How did the persecution of catholics in Englend lead to the founding of Maryland?

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How did the persecution of catholics in Englend lead to the founding of Maryland?

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2007-01-23 11:08:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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In the early 17th century Catholics had few civil rights in England. George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) a prominent openly Catholic politician could not, because of his religion, hold public office in England. He thus turned to colonial ventures as a field for his talents, personal advancement, and to help his fellow Catholics. Maryland was founded as a result of his efforts as an English colony in which there would be religious toleration, that is, freedom of worship for both Protestants and Catholics.

2007-01-23 11:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by CanProf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2014-11-16 19:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋