they wanted to start alot more plantations
Lord Calvert, also known as George Calvert, established the Maryland colony in North America in 1632. He envisioned it as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution, promoting religious tolerance within its borders. The colony was strategically located along the Chesapeake Bay, allowing for trade and agriculture, and became a significant site for early American settlement. Maryland's founding principles emphasized coexistence and freedom of worship, distinguishing it from many other colonies at the time.
It was the 13th and final British Colony in North America.
The first Quaker Colony in North America was located in Salem, New Jersey.
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to provide a refugefor catholics
The Calvert family of England had been granted 10 million acres of land in North America. They were the Lords of Baltimore and the first governor of the colony would be Cecil Calvert the brother of the Lord of Baltimore
The Calvert family, specifically Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Baron Baltimore, sought a charter from King Charles I to establish a colony in North America as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution. They aimed to create a place where they could practice their faith freely while also promoting economic opportunities through land development and agriculture. The charter granted them significant powers to govern the colony, leading to the founding of Maryland in 1632.
Lord Calvert, also known as George Calvert, established the Maryland colony in North America in 1632. He envisioned it as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution, promoting religious tolerance within its borders. The colony was strategically located along the Chesapeake Bay, allowing for trade and agriculture, and became a significant site for early American settlement. Maryland's founding principles emphasized coexistence and freedom of worship, distinguishing it from many other colonies at the time.
North America
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It was a Dutch colony in North America.
Virginia
The first successful French colony in North America was founded by Giovanni de Verrazano.
It was the 13th and final British Colony in North America.
Not who, but what or where- the Jamestown VA colony.
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