It was set up as a refuge for Catholics, but the Protestants soon gave that the lie, and oppressed them as badly as they were oppressed anywhere in the United States.
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Maryland was originally the "Catholic" colony and served as a safehaven for persecuted Roman Catholics.
The state of Maryland was originally a Catholic colony.
No, you are thinking of Maryland, from Eduplace: Maryland began in 1632 when King Charles I gave land to a Catholic named Cecilius Calvert. Calvert wanted Maryland to be a refuge for Catholics.
If you are referring to Maryland, which was established as a refuge for Catholics, it was established by Lord Cecilius Calvert.
Maryland was founded by Lord Cecilius Calvert as a refuge for Catholics.
people moved to Maryland because it was the best recored
It was chaotic. Virginia banned the Puritans and they sought refuge in Maryland. The government granted them a settlement in Providence (now Annapolis) and they in turn revolted, took control of the Colony and banned Catholics and Anglicans. The Catholics tried and failed to take back control.
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the Catholic Church. . Maryland was founded by Lord Calvert as a refuge for persecuted Catholics from England.
Roman Catholic. Lord Baltimore received a charter for Catholics seeking refuge from Britain.
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