Which motive describes moving debtors and England's "worthy poor" to Georgia?

• A. Culture
• B. Savannah
• C. Philanthropy
• D. Economics

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested here is the motive behind moving debtors and England’s “worthy poor” to Georgia. The best choice is philanthropy because the Georgia project was designed as a charitable experiment: to offer a fresh start, relief from debtors’ prisons, and a chance to reform through work and farming. The phrase “worthy poor” signals a humanitarian aim—helping those who were seen as deserving of a second chance—rather than purely seeking profit or cultural influence.

While economic arguments did exist in the broader discussion of colonizing, the driving description in this context centers on giving help and improving lives, not on making money or spreading culture. The option that points to Georgia as a place for charity and reform fits best, and the other options describe goals that aren’t the primary motive for this specific move.