Maryland

Maryland

• Founded by George Calvert
• Founded in 1632
• It is a southern colony

Maryland Crops

• Corn
• Wheat
• Hay
• Tobacco

Geography

• Maryland is 12,407 square miles
• There are lakes, rivers, hills
• Maryland is on the Atlantic Ocean

Religion

• The main religion was Catholicism
• Protestants were also allowed

Economy

• Maryland grew tobacco for export to England
• This was the biggest part of their economy

Fun Facts

• Maryland was named after King George's wife Maria
• Maryland was once named Providence of Maryland
• Tabacco was once Maryland's currency

Reasons to Move

• The climate was warmer for English settlers
• Better conditions for growing crops
• Catholics were welcome

Chesapeake bay

Fort McHenry

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