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When James Oglethorpe said he wanted to establish a British colony for the "worthy poor," to whom was he MOST likely referring?

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User Conterio
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people in debt

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User Giorgi
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Answer:

Worthy poor are people in debtors prison who Oglethorpe believed that if given a chance, could be farmers or buisnessmen. Hope that helps.

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