This group of Protestants was allowed to settle in Georgia after suffering religious persecution in Europe. They established the towns of Ebeneezer and New Ebeneezer (1 point)

A. Malcontents

B. Colonists

C. Trustees

D. Salzburgers

D. Salzburgers

The correct answer is D. Salzburgers.

To arrive at this answer, you need to have some background knowledge about the history of Georgia and the circumstances that led to the establishment of these towns.

First, you need to understand that Georgia was initially settled as a British colony in the 18th century. The trusteeship of Georgia was established in 1732 by James Oglethorpe and a group of philanthropists.

In Europe, there was a group of Protestants known as the Salzburgers who were facing religious persecution. They were residents of Salzburg, which is now part of Austria. Due to their religious beliefs, they had been expelled from their homeland and were seeking a place where they could practice their religion freely.

Upon learning of their plight, James Oglethorpe invited the Salzburgers to come and settle in Georgia. They accepted the offer and established two towns: Ebeneezer and New Ebeneezer. These towns became a haven for the Salzburgers, offering them a sanctuary and the freedom to practice their religion without persecution.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. Salzburgers, as they were the group of Protestants who were allowed to settle in Georgia after suffering religious persecution in Europe and went on to establish the towns of Ebeneezer and New Ebeneezer.