3. Rules the Trustees put in place for the Colony of Georgia
a. Rules about slavery:
b. Rules about alcohol:
c. Rules about land ownership:
d. Rules about religious groups allowed in the colony
a. Rules about slavery: The Trustees initially banned slavery in the Colony of Georgia. They believed that slavery would lead to a society based on inequality and that it wouldn't be conducive to creating a virtuous and hardworking community. However, the ban was later lifted in 1750, allowing slaves to be brought into the colony.
b. Rules about alcohol: The Trustees imposed strict regulations on the consumption and distribution of alcohol in the Colony of Georgia. They aimed to minimize the social problems associated with excessive drinking, such as crime and disorder. Initially, alcohol was completely prohibited, but later, restrictions were loosened, allowing alcohol to be consumed in private homes.
c. Rules about land ownership: The Trustees implemented a system of land tenure known as the "Trustees' Garden." This system granted each settler a small plot of land for cultivation, but the land remained under the ownership of the Georgia Trustees. This system aimed to prevent large land acquisitions by individuals and maintain an egalitarian society.
d. Rules about religious groups allowed in the colony: Initially, the Trustees only allowed the practice of Christianity in the Colony of Georgia. Specifically, only members of the Church of England were permitted to settle. However, in 1738, the Trustees relaxed these restrictions to allow other Protestant denominations, such as Lutherans and Moravians, to establish themselves in the colony. Jewish settlers were also allowed to live in Georgia, making it one of the few North American colonies where Jewish residents had equal rights.