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Maryland

Maryland is a US state in the Mid Atlantic region, bordering Delaware to the east, Pennsylvania to the north, and Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia to the south and west. A major center for life sciences research and development, it is home to over 350 biotechnology companies.

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What was the Toleration Act of 1649?

a Maryland law that made restricting the religious rights of christians a crime; the first law guaranteeing reliqious freedom to be passed in America

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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.

Maryland is surrounded by what states?

Maryland is bordered on the south by West Virginia and Virginia.

Why do they call Maryland Maryland?

It honors Henritta Maria the Queen Consort to Charles I.

How do you say hi in Maryland?

MD is in the United states of America and everyone in the USA speaks English we just have accents to different people.

What is Maryland's seal?

It is as follows:

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How many miles from new york city to Maryland?

The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.The distance between the above mentioned places is 290.09 miles approximately.

Where do copperhead live?

Copperheads live in North and South America

Does Maryland have more land or less land than Connecticut?

It has more and is the 42nd largest US State while Connecticut ranks 48th in area.

What is Maryland's rank in size?

It is the 42nd largest US State by total area, ranks 19th in population and 5th in population density.