Welcome to Maryland!

George Calvert

George Calvert

• Born 1580
• Married 1604 to Anne Mynne
• Had 13 children; 7 Boys and 6 girls
• Established Maryland in 1620, was Secretary of state 1620-1629
• Died 1632

Religion

• They believed in religious freedom; Catholics, Anglicans, Baptist.
• Colonists worship; Anglicans had historical connections to the Church of England or similar beliefs, but did not swear allegiance to British Monarch.
• Colonists worshiped God

geography

• The land is a good mixture of mountans, hills,and flat low areas
• The eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay, and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plain
• Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes and small islands seem everywhere

ECONOMY

• Economics and Trade: Concentrated on agriculture and farming
• Livestock products comprise the bulk of Maryland's farm income. In terms of revenue generated, Maryland's top five agricultural products are broilers (young chickens), greenhouse and nursery products, dairy products, corn for grain, and soybeans.

intresting facts

• Major cities in the Maryland colony, including Baltimore and Annapolis.
• The capital of Maryland is named after its founder George Calvert A.K.A (Lord Baltimore)

extra

• Maryland colony offers Freedom.
• Our people are very nice and generous.

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