What year did Oglethorpe lose reelection to the House of Commons?
1732
1742
1754
1781
Answer
In 1754, James Edward Oglethorpe faced defeat in his bid for re-election to the British Parliament, marking the end of his tenure in the House of Commons. This loss signaled a significant turning point in Oglethorpe's political career, which had been characterized by his passionate advocacy for the colonization of Georgia and his progressive social and economic policies.
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