In what year was Georgia established and where was its settlement?

• A. Georgia was established in 1732, with settlement in Savannah in 1733.
• B. Georgia was established in 1670, with settlement in Savannah in 1671.
• C. Georgia was established in 1720, with settlement in Savannah in 1721.
• D. Georgia was established in 1755, with settlement in Savannah in 1756.

Answer: (A)

Georgia’s founding hinges on two historically linked dates: the colony was established in 1732 when a charter was granted to James Oglethorpe and his group to form Georgia, and the first permanent settlement was established in Savannah in 1733. Savannah was chosen as the initial town and capital, serving as the foothold for the new colony along the Savannah River. The other dates listed don’t match the actual timeline of Georgia’s founding and first settlement, which is why the pairing of 1732 for establishment and Savannah 1733 for the settlement is correct.