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Maryland was founded by Lord Cecilius Calvert as a refuge for Catholics.

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Maryland was established as a safe haven for Catholics by Cecilius Calvert.

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Maryland is the main one. It was founded by a Catholic family.

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Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore.

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In what colony were Catholics important leaders in the early days?

Maryland was the colony where Catholics played important leadership roles in the early days. It was founded as a haven for English Catholics escaping religious persecution, with Lord Baltimore granting them religious freedom. The colony's government and society were predominantly Catholic during its early years.


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