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What freedom did the colonist of maryland want?

Freedom of religion was the freedom that the colonists of Maryland wanted.


How did Maryland colonists protect religious values?

By persecuting those that did not have their values.


Who allowed Maryland colonists to have freedom of religion.?

Maryland colonists were granted freedom of religion primarily through the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649, which was enacted by the colonial assembly. This law was championed by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore, who sought to create a safe haven for Catholics facing persecution in England. The act allowed for the practice of Christianity without discrimination, although it primarily protected Catholics and did not extend full rights to other religious groups.


How was the colony Maryland democratic?

Maryland was considered democratic for its time due to its establishment of religious tolerance and a representative assembly. Founded in 1632 by Cecil Calvert, the colony enacted the Maryland Toleration Act in 1649, which granted freedom of worship to all Christians. Additionally, the Maryland Assembly allowed colonists to elect representatives, fostering a sense of participation in governance. This combination of religious freedom and legislative representation contributed to Maryland's democratic character in the colonial period.


Did most of the Maryland colonists liked the toleration act?

Most Maryland colonists did not like the tolerance act because they believed in equal rights


What famous colonists inspired colonists to fight for freedom with his speeches?

The answer is that Mercy Otis Warren inspired colonists to fight for freedom with his speeches.I AM RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!


Did Maryland have relegous freedom?

No


Why was freedom of religion important to the colonists and farmers?

What colonists what farmers


When was the colony of Maryland first stared?

In 1633 on paper and in 1634 the colonists landed in Maryland.


What is nationality of most colonists in Maryland?

The nationality of the majority of the colonists in Maryland was English. George Calvert was offered proprietary rights to the area by King Charles I, and the territory he settled is the place that came to be called Maryland.


What were Native American threats in colonial Maryland?

The Native Americans in the Maryland area were acctually very friendly with the colonists. There were few and far spread conflicts between Native Americans and colonists in Maryland, overall.


Which group sought religious freedom in Maryland?

The group that sought religious freedom in Maryland were the Catholics, led by Lord Baltimore.