Maryland was established as a colony primarily as a safe haven for Catholics who were being persecuted in England. Founded in 1632 by Cecil Calvert, or Lord Baltimore, Maryland was intended to be a place where Catholics could practice their faith freely, as there was significant religious intolerance in England at the time. While economic opportunities, including the cultivation of tobacco, were also a factor in the colony's establishment, the protection of Catholic settlers was a central reason for its founding.
Why was Maryland established as a colony?
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It was a place to get rich from indigo and rice.
It was a place to get rich from indigo and rice.
It was a safe place for Catholics who were being persecuted in England.
It was a safe place for Catholics who were being persecuted in England.
It was a place for debtors to pay off debts instead of going to jail in England.
It was a place for debtors to pay off debts instead of going to jail in England.
It was a place to get rich from gold, silver, and tobacco.
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