Question

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based on great britain’s mercantilist policies and the charter of 1732, what did the british most likely believe about the georgia colony? select all that apply.
a they believed the colony would serve as a reliable source of cotton and tobacco.

b they believed the colony’s climate would be ideal for the production of wine and silk.

c they believed the colony’s economy would grow quickly through trade with france and spain.

d they believed the colony’s valuable resources would allow it to quickly become self - sufficient.

e they believed the colony would serve as an important market for goods manufactured in britain.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on British mercantilist policies (colonies exist to benefit the mother country via trade, resources, markets) and the Georgia Charter of 1732:

• Option A: Georgia was not a major cotton/tobacco producer initially (focus was on silk, wine, later rice). Eliminate.
• Option B: The Charter of 1732 emphasized Georgia’s climate for wine and silk production (part of mercantilist goals to produce goods for Britain). Valid.
• Option C: Mercantilism focused on trade with the mother country (Britain), not France/Spain. Eliminate.
• Option D: Georgia was intended to be a buffer and economic asset, not self - sufficient (mercantilism needs colonies dependent on Britain). Eliminate.
• Option E: Mercantilist policy required colonies to be markets for British manufactured goods. Georgia was expected to buy British goods. Valid.

Answer:

B. They believed the colony’s climate would be ideal for the production of wine and silk.
E. They believed the colony would serve as an important market for goods manufactured in Britain.