How did James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, treat the local American Indians?

Oglethorpe released them from enslavement and forced labor.

Oglethorpe provided them with rum and tobacco for a cheap price.

Oglethorpe allowed them representation in the colonial government.

Oglethorpe made American Indian trade an important part of Georgia's economy.

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Rachel Meza

13 April, 08:55

How did James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, treat the local American Indians?

Oglethorpe released them from enslavement and forced labor.

Oglethorpe provided them with rum and tobacco for a cheap price.

Oglethorpe allowed them representation in the colonial government.

Oglethorpe made American Indian trade an important part of Georgia's economy.

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Lorenzo Hays · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Oglethorpe made American Indian trade an important part of Georgia’s economy

Rather than seeking conflict with the American Indian, Oglethorpe proposed trade agreements with the American Indian for the agricultural products that the tribes could produce. This become one of the main reason for the improvement in Georgia's economy.

Kadin Blair · Answer 2

In general, " Oglethorpe made American Indian trade an important part of Georgia’s economy" since out of all the colonial founders, Oglethorpe was perhaps the most enlightened when it came to the Native populations.