In what year did Georgia become a colony?

Georgia became a colony in 1732 when it was established as the last of the original Thirteen Colonies of America. This year marks the beginning of the colony, which was founded by James Oglethorpe and other trustees who sought to create a settlement for debtors and the poor of England, as well as to provide a buffer between the English colonies and Spanish Florida. The colony was officially chartered in 1732, and the first settlers arrived in 1733, establishing the city of Savannah as its first settlement. This founding was significant for various reasons, including its social and economic experiments, as well as its strategic importance in colonial defense.

The other years listed do not align with Georgia's establishment as a colony: 1750 marks the end of the prohibition against slavery in the colony, 1788 is when Georgia ratified the U.S. Constitution, and 1625 predates the founding of any colonies in the area that would become Georgia. Understanding these nuances helps clarify the importance of 1732 in the context of Georgia's history.