The colony was created as a shelter for Roman Catholics fleeing religious persecution from their king. Later on their founder, Lord Baltimore, gave the colony religious freedom to attract other settlers.
Christian
They were Protestants.
our country was built on religion
A settlement owned and ruled by a different country
They were already affected. That's why they came to Virginia.
christians
There is no official religion in Maryland, nor in the United States. The U.S. upholds freedom of religion, and anyone can practice or believe in anything they wish.
What colonists what farmers
What is marylands biggest city
Maryland was a Roman Catholic colony. If you break down the name, you can see: Mary Land. The Roman Catholics are the only religion to recognize Mary as holy.
marylands main rivers are cheapeaka bay
They were Protestants.
Christian
Christian.
Marylands state fish is the Striped Bass (Rock Fish)
Freedom of Religion
our country was built on religion