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Maryland

Maryland. By Brandon Clark and Amanda Attalla. Maryland was founded in 1634 The colonists set up Maryland for religious rights George and Cecilus Calvert founded Maryland Cecilus’ dad gave him a charter. founding. George Calvert: founder Cecilus Calvert: founder

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Maryland

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  1. Maryland By Brandon Clark and Amanda Attalla

  2. Maryland was founded in 1634 • The colonists set up Maryland for religious rights • George and Cecilus Calvert founded Maryland • Cecilus’ dad gave him a charter founding

  3. George Calvert: founder • Cecilus Calvert: founder • Leonard Calvert : first governor Important people

  4. Catholics • Christians • Protestant • The act of toleration gave all Christians freedom in Maryland. religion

  5. Geography Climate • Chesapeake bay • Piedmont • Coastal plains • Potomac river • Maryland colony was is middle of landscapes • Hot and humid summers • Chilly in winter • warmth made it possible for plants to grow Geography and climate

  6. Natural resources • Crops • Fish • Forests • Blue crab • Economy • Slavery • Fishing • Ships • iron Natural resources and economy

  7. The colony was named after Queen Henrietta Maria • Maryland colony was the 7th colony • Children could not go to school INTERESTING FACTS

  8. Who founded Maryland? • What were the 3 religions? • Who was the first governor of Maryland? questions

  9. http://www.celebrateboston.com/history/maryland.htm Bibliography

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