Question

The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to -

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Establish a safe haven for English debtors

Function as a buffer between English and Spanish territories

Develop trade relations with various Native groups

Serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution

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The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to **serve as a refuge for Catholics to avoid persecution**. Maryland was founded in 1634 by Cecil Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, as a safe haven for English Catholics facing discrimination in Protestant England.