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What would MOST likely be a reason why slavery was banned while Georgia was a royal colony? A) The founders thought it was morally wrong. B) The early settlers called for a ban on slavery. C) It threaten the military security of the colony. D) The economy of Georgia did not benefit from slavery

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The correct answer is C.Georgia was in close proximity to the Spanish-owned Florida, which offered freedom for slaves in return for military service. If Georgia had allowed slavery, there would have been the possibility of runaway slaves and a growing Spanish military.