Jun 26, 2019 the province of marylandalso known as the maryland colonywas founded in 1632 as a safe haven for english catholics fleeing anticatholic persecution in europe. Sep 23, 2006 maryland was the seventh state to ratify the united states constitution, and is nicknamed the old line state and the free state. In 1632, king charles i of england granted a charter to george calvert, the first lord baltimore, yielding him proprietary rights to a region east of the potomac river in exchange for a share of the income derived from the land. The new colony was named in honor of henrietta maria, queen consort of charles i. To the south, virginia grew faster and larger than. The maryland colony was founded by cecilius calvert. The hall of records, predecessor of the maryland state archives, was created as an independent agency in 1935, charged with the collection, custody, and preservation of the official records, documents, and publications of the state chapter 18, acts of 1935. Lord baltimore, wanted a home for english catholics established in the new world. Maryland was established in 1632 and became a haven for.
A brief history of the maryland colony discusses the colonys indigenous peoples, exploration and settlement by europeans, daily life, and revolutionary war experience. Marylands northern neighbor, pennsylvania, was founded by a quaker named william penn in 1681. May 07, 2011 the colony of maryland founded in 1632 klegge1. English nobleman george calvert wanted to establish a colony in the new world not one like his first colony, newfoundland, which he found to be too cold. Mary founded 1634 1635 meeting of first general assembly held at st. Virginia colonists had sought royal favor in the same way, naming their colony after the virgin queen elizabeth and naming the first town after james i. The first english settlers landed in 1632, bringing roman catholicism with them. History in 1633, george calvert 1st baron baltimore founded the colony of maryland, after king charles i granted them the charter. Although it was originally founded to be a haven for catholics, the protestants who also found a home in maryland were also allowed to worship as they chose. The colony of maryland was established to create a a. Maryland was founded so settlers who moved there could practice their own choice of religion in peace. King charles i granted the land south of the 40th parallel to the potomac river to george calvert, lord baltimore.
Since their main reason of establishing the colony was for freedom to practice catholicism, their religion was predominantly catholic. The founders designed the city plan of the colonial capital, st. While maryland indeed became a safe place for persecuted catholics to settle, many protestants and puritans left other colonies to settle there, as well. Culture maryland was a proprietary colony, meaning that a proprietorand individual who was granted the land from englandruled the colony. The province of maryland was an english and later british colony in north america that existed from 1632 until 1776, when it joined the other twelve of the thirteen colonies in rebellion against great britain and became the u. In 1632 cecilius calvert was granted a charter for the land as a haven in which his fellow roman catholics might escape the restrictions placed on them in england.
An adventurous group of colonists left england on two small ships, the ark and the dove, november 23, 1633, the feast day of st. List of books and articles about maryland history online. The colony was established by cecil calvert, 2nd baron baltimore also known as lord baltimore, who also governed the colony of newfoundland and the province of avalon. The english first settled the colony of maryland in 1634.
Marylands agriculture grew corn, wheat, rice, and tobacco. Protestant leadership seized control of the colony s affairs after the death of leonard calvert in 1647, though it was quickly reclaimed by another calvert, cecil calvert. The main purpose for establishing this colony was for a safe haven for the english catholics. His son cecilius, also known as the second lord baltimore, took leadership of the new colony and made his brother leonard calvert the governor.
When virginia became crown property 1624, the king could do with it what he pleased. Marylands 1632 charter made the calverts feudal lords and proprietors, with possession and control of the colonys wealth, profits, land, and much of its governance. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. At the time of the founding of the maryland colony, approximately forty tribes consisting of. It specified that the laws of the province had to be of and with the advise, assent, and approbation of the freemen of the said province, or. Because anglicanism had become the official religion in virginia, a band of puritans in 1642 left for maryland. Maryland s 1632 charter made the calverts feudal lords and proprietors, with possession and control of the colony s wealth, profits, land, and much of its governance. Led by leonard calvert, cecil calverts younger brother, the first settlers departed from cowes, on the isle of wight, on november 22, 1633 aboard two small ships, the ark and the dove.
Maryland time line chronological timetable of events. In 1632, charles i of england granted calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, queen mary henrietta maria of france. The maryland colony was named after queen henrietta maria, wife of charles i. Everyone who lived in maryland was from england, so they spoke english. Clements island in the lower potomac in march 1634. The province of maryland was an english and later british colony in north america that existed. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Lord baltimore established maryland as a safe haven for roman catholics who were being persecuted in england.
The maryland colony was founded by cecil calvert, lord baltimore and others in 1633 at baltimore. The colony of maryland was established to create a a place where english roman catholics could be safe. Maryland was singularly free from indian massacres as also for many years from maladministration. This true book features plenty of photos and helpful visuals. In 1632, the catholic nobleman cecil calvert, also known as lord baltimore, established the colony of maryland as a haven for catholics. Although it was originally founded to be a haven for catholics, the protestants who also found a home in. What was the most commonly practiced religion in colonial maryland. Other interesting facts the colony of maryland began in 1632,when king charles 1 of england gave land in north. Whiting has written and edited more than 250 nonfiction children s books on a wide range of topics. Maryland was established in 1632 and became a haven for catholic refugees and other religious groups. The colony was named in honor of queen henrietta maria, the wife of king charles i. In 1629 george calvert applied to charles i for a new royal charter for what was to become the province of maryland, which was at the time the northern part of virginia. In 1632, king charles i of england granted a charter to george calvert, the first lord. A true and historical narrative of the colony of georgia, in america, from the first settlement thereof until this present period.
The charter of maryland permitted lord baltimore considerable latitude in governing his colony, but it also provided the legal basis for representative government. The first governor of the proprietary colony, leonard calvert, the younger brother of cecilius, landed the founding expedition on st. The colony was established for religious freedom and to sell land, and was named in honor of queen henrietta maria, the kings wife. The catholic george calvert, 1st baron baltimore, 1579 1632, former secretary of state to. Maryland s northern neighbor, pennsylvania, was founded by a quaker named william penn in 1681. This is the third book of the collection that ive purchased and have recently ordered the massachusetts volume. Maryland was the seventh state to ratify the united states constitution, and is nicknamed the old line state and the free state.
Learn about the english history that came before the voyage to maryland. Marylands history maryland secretary of state maryland. Southern colonies maryland founded in 1632 founded by. Facts about colonial maryland tell you about the colony founded by lord baltimore in 1633. In 1650, the puritans revolted against the proprietary government. King charles i granted george calvert permission to settle the land in 1632, two months after calvert had died. Like so many other men of his time lord baltimore was interested in america, and wanted to found a colony there. The maryland colony was named after king charles is wife queen henrietta maria. After calvert died in april 1632, the charter for maryland colony in latin. The largest site of the original maryland colony, st.
Marys city is a former colonial town that was marylands first colonial settlement and capital. It is now a large, staterun historic area, reconstruction of the original colonial settlement, living history area and museum complex, also known as historic st. What was the most commonly practiced religion in colonial. The region was perfect for growing tobacco and rice. In 1633, he named his brother leonard calvert as governor of this colony. A history a history of the american colonies 1st edition edition. Marylands manufacturing included iron works and ship building.
Though the colony was founded in 1634 by cecillius calvert, a catholic, the turmoil between protestants and catholics escalated quickly. The charter of maryland, june 20, 1632 archives of maryland. A true and historical narrative of the colony of georgia. A brief history of the colony of maryland, 16341691. Maryland was one of four of the original english colonies that was specifically chartered for religious freedom, as a refuge from religious persecution.
After calvert died in april 1632, the charter for maryland colony was granted to his son, cecilius calvert, 2nd baron baltimore, on june 20, 1632. Maryland was the primary entry point for catholics in the english colonies. It is bounded by delaware and the atlantic ocean e, the district of columbia s, virginia and west virginia, largely across the potomac river s, w, and pennsylvania n. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The colony of maryland was founded so that the english catholics could have a place to live where they could escape the intoleration of the english monarchy. Some historians viewed this as compensation for his father having been stripped of his title of secretary of state in 1625 after announcing his roman catholicism. While maryland indeed became a safe place for persecuted catholics to settle, many protestants and. Discover the vision of george calvert, the first lord baltimore as he planned the colony.
Lord baltimore george calvert was secretary of state for king james i and converted to catholicism in 1625. The maryland colony was one of the southern colonies which also included the virginia colony, the north colony, the south carolina colony, and the georgia colony. Maryland chronicles its history from 1608, when captain john smith explored the chesapeake bay and established a main english trading post there. The catholic george calvert, 1st baron baltimore, 15791632, former secretary of state to. King charles i accordingly cut off a piece and gave it to george calvert, lord baltimore. Top tips for effective video conferencing with prezi video. The colony of maryland was established to create a a place. After calvert died in april 1632, the charter for maryland colony in latin terra mariae was granted to his son, cecilius calvert, 2nd baron baltimore, on june 20, 1632. Southern colonies maryland founded in 1632 founded by lord baltimore presented by julia gwozdz and michael stancy geographical characteristics and climate the growing season was long. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
This gave rise to a civil war in maryland, between the catholics, who adhered to the proprietor, and the protestants, who sided with parliament. The territory was named maryland in honor of henrietta maria, the queen consort of charles i. If their family approved,boys would complete 12th grade. Founded on the ideals of religious toleration and separation of church and state, this infant colony initiated these basic freedoms that would become the cornerstones of our american constitution. The maryland colony by kevin cunningham scholastic. After calvert died in april 1632, the charter for maryland colony was granted to his. Instead he wanted land in the temperate chesapeake bay area, where his colonists could grow tobacco. I do geneology research and its interesting to learn more about where and how my ancestors lived.
The colony of maryland founded in 1632 flashcards quizlet. So, in 1634 the first group of settlers set sail for maryland to establish a colony of freemen led by leonard calvert, lord baltimores younger son. The colony of virginia, chartered in 1606 and settled in 1607, was the first enduring english colony in north america, following failed proprietary attempts at settlement on newfoundland by sir humphrey gilbert in 1583, and the subsequent further south roanoke island modern eastern north carolina by sir walter raleigh in the late 1580s. As one of the original thirteen colonies of great britain, maryland was founded by george calvert, a catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for catholics persecuted in england. In new england, towns like boston and new amsterdam renamed new york grew rapidly into cities and communities. The province of maryland was established as an english colony in 1632, and began as a proprietary colony of the british lords baltimore, who wished to create a haven for english catholics in the new world. The province of marylandalso known as the maryland colonywas founded in 1632 as a safe haven for english catholics fleeing anticatholic persecution in europe. Southern colonies maryland founded in 1632 founded by lord. King charles i granted a charter to cecilius calvert, which was then duly named after henrietta maria of france. Although religious struggles would continue in colonial maryland, it was. Jun 26, 2007 maryland, the first proprietary colony. Lord baltimore founder of maryland, who is the founder of maryland, when did. In 1632 charles i granted a maryland charter to lord baltimore. In 1651, parliament, having triumphed over king charles i, appointed commissioners, of whom clayborne, the enemy of maryland, was one, to reduce and govern the colonies within the bay of chesapeake.
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