During which conflict did Oglethorpe lead British troops in Georgia?
War of Jenkins' Ear
American Revolution
Spanish Conquest
War of 1812
Answer
In the War of Jenkins' Ear, General James Oglethorpe led British troops in Georgia. This conflict, fought between 1739 and 1748, was primarily a naval war between Britain and Spain, sparked by escalating tensions over trade and territorial disputes in the Americas. Oglethorpe's leadership in defending the Georgia colony against Spanish incursions played a crucial role in securing the British presence in the region.
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