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George Calvert not only wanted to settle somewhere where the climate was similar to England's, but he also wanted a place for people to be free of religious persecution and he also hoped that people would appreciate each other.

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Lord Baltimore was motivated both by the desire for profit and the desire to create a refuge for Roman Catholics who were still being persecuted in Protestant England.

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Catholics were being persecuted in England, so they needed a place of refuge.

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As a haven for English Catholics and in the search for profit.

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What year was colonial Maryland settled?

1629ish


Important person who settled in colonial Maryland?

Lord Baltimore founded it


Was there lack of food in colonial Maryland?

No, there was much food in colonial Maryland.


What was the first vegatable grown in colonial Maryland?

It is not known what the first vegetable was that was grown in colonial Maryland. Many vegetables were grown in colonial Maryland such as corn and squash.


Where was Maryland settled?

in Washington


Why did people listen 2 the laws of colonial Maryland?

People were compelled to listen to the laws of colonial Maryland.


Is Maryland a colonial city?

no it is not


When did Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - die?

Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - died in 1718.


When was Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - born?

Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - was born in 1670.


Which colony was settled by the Puritans?

maryland


Who settled the Maryland colony?

Catholics


Maryland was settled to be a refuge for?

Catholic