What was the primary reason Maryland was founded?

Answer 1

Maryland is the next colony in order of settlement. The Roman Catholics were among those who suffered persecution in England, and Maryland was founded as a place of refuge for them. Among the most prominent of the English Catholics was Sir George Calvert, known as Lord Baltimore. His first attempt to found a colony was in Newfoundland, but the rigorous climate compelled him to give it up. He decided that the most favorable place was that portion of Virginia lying east of the Potomac. Virginia had its eye already upon the section, and was preparing to settle it, when Charles I, without consulting her, granted the territory to Lord Baltimore. Before he could use the patent, he died, and the charter was made to his son, Cecil Calvert, in 1632. He named it Maryland in compliment to the queen, Henrietta Maria.

Answer 2

to provide a settlement where English protestants could relocate

to provide a sanctuary for Catholics

Answer 3

Maryland was colonized with the intent on having religious freedoms. The Catholics wanted to live with out the persecution of the British.

Answer 4

Colonial Maryland was established as a haven for the English Catholic minority.