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The Chesapeake Bay was formed some 12,000 years ago as the last great ice sheet melted. This caused the sea levels to rise and flood the southern most valley of the Susquehanna River. The Chesapeake Bay was formed some 12,000 years ago as the last great ice sheet melted. This caused the sea levels to rise and flood the southern most valley of the Susquehanna River. haha

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The Chesapeake and Maryland colonies were founded to afford Catholics some religious freedom. It was set up by a land grant from the king to Lord Baltimore.

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