Geneva
In the 1600s, Maryland was founded as a haven for Catholics persecuted in England. However, over time, due to the Act of Toleration and an influx of Protestant settlers, Maryland became more religiously diverse. By the end of the century, the majority of Maryland's population was Protestant.
In the 1700s, Maryland had a diverse religious landscape, but the dominant religions were Anglicanism and Catholicism. Maryland was initially founded as a safe haven for Catholics by Lord Baltimore, but over time, Protestants, particularly Anglicans, became more prominent in the colony. Religious diversity and tolerance were key principles in Maryland due to the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649.
It was chaotic. Virginia banned the Puritans and they sought refuge in Maryland. The government granted them a settlement in Providence (now Annapolis) and they in turn revolted, took control of the Colony and banned Catholics and Anglicans. The Catholics tried and failed to take back control.
During the 1600s, Pennsylvania was primarily settled by Quakers who followed the religion of the Religious Society of Friends. William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, established the colony as a safe haven for Quakers and other religious minorities seeking freedom of worship.
Pennsylvaniawas the leading location for people who practiced the Quaker religon. It was founded by William Penn, a pacifist, in 1681
Geneva
Not for protestants but for Catholics
Geneva, the Protestants were lead there by John Calvin. Who was chosen to lead the French and Swiss Protestants.
Amsterdam.
The first half of the 17th century was marked by wars of religion between Protestants and Catholics. Most notably was the Thirty Years War that raged in The Holy Roman Empire, an area what is now Germany, from 1618 to 1648. Some regions in the world, such as America, became a safe haven for Catholics fleeing from the persecution by the Protestants in Europe. In England however, the law requires that every citizen must become a member of the Church of England which follows the Christian religious ways.
In the 1600s, Maryland was founded as a haven for Catholics persecuted in England. However, over time, due to the Act of Toleration and an influx of Protestant settlers, Maryland became more religiously diverse. By the end of the century, the majority of Maryland's population was Protestant.
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Maryland
From the moment the first colonists arrived at what was intended to be a Catholic haven the majority was English Protestants. Political power and the power of the purse was firmly in the hands of the Catholic minority but that did little to win the hearts and minds of the Protestants.
Rhode Island
The address of the North Carolina Maritime Museum is: 1 Century Tower, New Haven, NC 28516
founded by James Edward Oglethorpe in 1733. it was founded for providing a refuge for persecuted protestants, to act as a debtor's haven and for a buffer against spanish Florida