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Maryland was originally the "Catholic" colony and served as a safehaven for persecuted Roman Catholics.

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No, Maryland was founded as a refuge for Catholics, not Pennsylvania.

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What was founded by a refuge for Catholics?

Maryland was founded as a refuge for Catholics.


Who started a colony as a refuge for Catholics?

Cecilius Calvert founded Maryland as a refuge for Catholics.


Which of the thirteen colonies was a refuge for English Catholics?

Maryland was founded as a refuge for English Catholics.


What colony founded for Catholics?

Cecilius Calvert founded Maryland as a refuge for Catholics.


What colony was founded for Catholics?

Cecilius Calvert founded Maryland as a refuge for Catholics.


What colony was founded to be a refuge for Catholics?

The state of Maryland was originally a Catholic colony.


What was a refuge for the Catholics?

If you are referring to the original 13 colonies, Maryland was founded as a refuge fo Catholics.


Why were the middle colony's found?

Pennsylvania was founded to provide a refuge for people of the Quaker religion. At one time New Jersey was part of Pennsylvania.


Pennsylvania was founded as a refuge for who?

The Quakers.


Which colony was founded for Catholics?

Maryland was founded by Lord Calvert for Catholics.


Why was Colonial Pennsylvania founded?

As a refuge for European Quakers.


Where did Catholics live during colonial times?

In the United States, Maryland was founded as a colony of refuge for catholics.