The colony of Maryland was initially established as the only colony that tolerated Catholics, this did not last very long. All of the colonies in what became the United States were established by rabid protestants and puritans who left England because they hated and fear the "Roman" influence on the protestant Church of England, and fled to American to escape Roman influence. It is a sad nation that is founded on such intolerance, and yet viewed itself as being tolerant of any belief - if you don't mention Catholics. This hatred grew so bad in the 19th century as to form several major political parties.
They came to look for land.
Puritanism was the established religion in the New England colonies and no religious freedom was allowed. Many nationalities established themselves including Irish, French and French Canadian, Italian, English, German, Polish, Portuguese, Scottish, Scotch-Irish, and Russian.
The Maryland Colony was founded by the Calvert family as a refuge for English Catholics.
Maryland was established by Lord Calvert as a refuge for persecuted English Catholics.
Maryland was established for this exact purpose.
Maryland was specifically established with the intention of granting religious freedom to Catholics. The first Mass in the colonies was celebrated there on March 25, 1634. Despite attempts by Puritans to persecute them, Catholics survived in Maryland.
Catholics, Puritans, Seperatists, Angicans and Quackers.
They came to look for land.
In the New England colonies, there were puritans. In the Southern colonies, there were debtors and slaves. In the Middle colonies, there were Quakers and Catholics.
Puritanism was the established religion in the New England colonies and no religious freedom was allowed. Many nationalities established themselves including Irish, French and French Canadian, Italian, English, German, Polish, Portuguese, Scottish, Scotch-Irish, and Russian.
The Maryland Colony was founded by the Calvert family as a refuge for English Catholics.
The Puritans originated from England, specifically from the regions of East Anglia and the county of Kent. They later established colonies in North America, primarily in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Maryland was established by Lord Calvert as a refuge for persecuted English Catholics.
The Puritans settled in two main colonies in America: Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Plymouth Colony. These colonies were established in the early 17th century by Puritan separatists seeking religious freedom and a new way of life.
Maryland was established for this exact purpose.
The major religious groups were Protestant Christians, Catholics, and Quakers.
Calvanists