English catholics
Rhode Island was the first. It was based on having all people that wanted to live there have the opportunity to do so.
Jamestown, established in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America, primarily focused on profit and tobacco cultivation. Maryland, founded in 1634 by Lord Baltimore as a haven for Catholics, was notable for its religious tolerance and diverse population. While both played significant roles in early American history, Jamestown was primarily economically driven, whereas Maryland had a more social and religious foundation.
There was serious persecution of English Catholics during the time period.
For money and religious reasons
English Catholics.
Maryland was established by Lord Calvert as a refuge for persecuted English Catholics.
The territory was named Maryland in honor of Henrietta Maria, the queen consort of Charles I. Before settlement began, George Calvert died and was succeeded by his son Cecilius, who sought to establish Maryland as a haven for Roman Catholics persecuted in England.
the English government's persecution of Roman Catholics led Lord Baltimore to establish the Maryland colony.
The English Catholic lord who initiated Maryland was George Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore. He received a charter from King Charles I in 1632 to establish the colony as a haven for Catholics facing persecution in England. Calvert's vision was to create a place where religious freedom would be respected, leading to the founding of Maryland as a refuge for Catholics and other religious minorities.
It was intended to be a haven for English Catholics.
English catholics
Catholics settled the colony of Maryland to escape the persecution in England. England had become anti-Catholic after King Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church to establish his own church.
They intended to reform the English church, not seek religious freedom
The state of Maryland was once chartered to the English Calvert family, specifically to Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Baron Baltimore, in 1632. The family sought to establish a safe haven for Catholics facing persecution in England. Maryland's founding was significant in promoting religious tolerance and diversity in the American colonies.
Maryland
Cecil Calvert, also known as the second Lord Baltimore, was an English nobleman and the founder of the Maryland colony in North America. He was instrumental in promoting religious tolerance, particularly for Catholics, in a time when such beliefs were often persecuted. Calvert received a charter for Maryland from King Charles I in 1632, and he sought to create a sanctuary for Catholics and other religious minorities. His vision laid the groundwork for Maryland's early social and political structure, which emphasized diversity and tolerance.