Difference between revisions of "Maryland"
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| + | The '''Colony of Maryland''' was established by [[Lord Baltimore]] as a haven for [[Catholicism|Catholics]], as [[England]] was mostly [[Protestant]]. [[Judiasm|Jews]] also enjoyed freedom in Maryland. Maryland was a [[feudalism|feudal]] state. [[Lord de la War]] was one of Maryland's early leaders. | ||
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| + | Maryland won its independence from Britain in the [[Ameican War for Independence|American Revolution]] in 1783. | ||
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Revision as of 23:53, March 30, 2007
The Colony of Maryland was established by Lord Baltimore as a haven for Catholics, as England was mostly Protestant. Jews also enjoyed freedom in Maryland. Maryland was a feudal state. Lord de la War was one of Maryland's early leaders.
Maryland won its independence from Britain in the American Revolution in 1783.