Colonists set sail on November 22, 1633 on the ships Ark and Dove. The four month's voyage carried between 200 and 300 passengers. The leader of the colonists and first Governor of Maryland was the brother of Cecil, Leonard Calvert. The colonists landed first on an island in the Chesapeake Bay which they named St. Clement's (now Blakistone) Island on March 24, 1634. This gave Maryland a unique place in the history of English colonization
a Maryland law that made restricting the religious rights of christians a crime; the first law guaranteeing reliqious freedom to be passed in AmericaIMPROVED ANSWER:Lord Baltimore was a Roman Catholic, but he had to support the Church of England. However, he wanted freedom for those of his faith, and he also wanted persons of other faiths to settle in Maryland. He believed that religious restrictions would interfere with the colony's growth and development.In 1649, the colonial assembly approved Lord Baltimore's draft of a religious tolerance law, granting religious freedom to all Christians.After the law was passed, a band of Puritans fled from Virgina and came into Maryland. Maryland became famous for its religious freedom.
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The colony owned by the Calvert family was Maryland. Founded by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore, in 1634, Maryland was established as a haven for English Catholics seeking religious freedom. The colony became known for its policy of religious tolerance and played a significant role in American colonial history.
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In 1632 the King of England gave Lord Baltimore 10 million acres of land. This land became Maryland. Maryland was one of the first states to become an area that some persecuted religious could practice freedom of religion.
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George Calvart- he was appointed to that position by his brother who was lord baltimore.I believe George Calvart was the Lord Baltimore who founded the colony, but never actually stepped foot in it. His son Cecilius became the second Lord Baltimore, and had to stay in England to make sure the king continued supporting Maryland. Therefore, he sent his brother, Leonard Calvert to the colony. Leonard the became then first governor of Maryland.
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Maryland became a state because of the Treaty of Paris which let the colonists break away from England.
sfhduhdfkjdshdskfhkjdsOkay that ^^ Is not it. He was the founder of Maryland, and son of George Calvert. His real name is Cecil Calvert, but became Lord Baltimore the Second
George Calvart- he was appointed to that position by his brother who was lord baltimore.I believe George Calvart was the Lord Baltimore who founded the colony, but never actually stepped foot in it. His son Cecilius became the second Lord Baltimore, and had to stay in England to make sure the king continued supporting Maryland. Therefore, he sent his brother, Leonard Calvert to the colony. Leonard the became then first governor of Maryland.
Maryland was the 7th state in the USA; it became a state on April 28,1788. ... State Bird. Baltimore oriole
Colonists set sail on November 22, 1633 on the ships Ark and Dove. The four month's voyage carried between 200 and 300 passengers. The leader of the colonists and first Governor of Maryland was the brother of Cecil, Leonard Calvert. The colonists landed first on an island in the Chesapeake Bay which they named St. Clement's (now Blakistone) Island on March 24, 1634. This gave Maryland a unique place in the history of English colonization