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
(1 point)
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
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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.