Which colony was established as a refuge for 'debtors' but also forbade slavery and alcohol in its early years under James Oglethorpe?
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Correct answer: Georgia
Oglethorpe’s vision for Georgia was a moralistic and philanthropic one. He wanted a colony for the 'worthy poor' that would avoid the social ills of the plantation system, though these restrictions were eventually overturned by the settlers.
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