Maryland's Founding
Who was the first Lord Baltimore, who founded Maryland?
Who was George Calvert?
Who was Cecil Calvert?
Who was the second Lord Baltimore and the leader who established Maryland as a colony?
Why was Maryland considered a border state during the Civil War?
What was Maryland was a slave state that remained loyal to the Union?
How did Maryland contribute to the war effort during World War I?
What was Maryland contributed by providing military bases, training camps, and factories for war production?
What industries began to thrive in Maryland during the Industrial Revolution?
What were coal mining, iron manufacturing, and shipbuilding?
What year was Maryland founded?
What is 1634?
What role did the Calvert family play in Maryland’s early development?
What was they established Maryland as a haven for Catholics and ensured the colony's growth and governance?
What significant battle took place in Maryland during the Civil War?
What is the Battle of Antietam?
What were some of the key military bases in Maryland during World War II?
What were Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the U.S. Naval Academy?
How did the rise of railroads impact Maryland’s industrial growth?
What was railroads made transportation of goods, such as coal and iron, much easier, fueling industrial expansion?
What was the original purpose of the Maryland colony?
What was to provide a safe haven for English Catholics?
What was the relationship between the Calverts and the Native American tribes in Maryland?
What was the Calverts generally had peaceful relations with the Native American tribes and traded with them?
What role did Maryland's railroads play during the Civil War?
What were the railroads vital for transporting troops and supplies for both the Union and Confederate armies?
What industries in Maryland were vital for World War II production?
What were shipbuilding, defense manufacturing, and agricultural production?
Which Maryland city became a key industrial hub during the 19th century?
What is Baltimore?
What was the name of the first permanent settlement in Maryland?
What is St. Mary's City?
What challenges did the Calvert family face in the colony?
What were conflicts with other settlers, religious tensions, and threats from the English crown?
How did Maryland’s divided loyalties impact its involvement in the war?
What was Maryland experienced internal conflicts with both pro-Union and pro-Confederate sentiments, but it ultimately stayed in the Union?
How did the war impact Maryland’s economy and society?
What was the war led to industrial growth, increased jobs, and a shift toward a wartime economy?
How did the Industrial Revolution affect Maryland’s workforce and population growth?
What was there was a shift from agriculture to factory work, leading to urbanization and an increase in immigrant populations?
What was the Maryland Toleration Act, and why was it important?
What was a law passed in 1649 that guaranteed religious freedom to Christians in Maryland?
How did the Calverts influence Maryland's religious freedom policies?
What was they passed the Maryland Toleration Act, which allowed for religious freedom for Christians?
How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect Maryland?
What was it did not immediately free slaves in Maryland, but it paved the way for the eventual abolition of slavery in the state?
What was the significance of the defense industry in Maryland during World War II?
What was Maryland became a critical hub for producing military equipment, including aircraft and ships?
What role did Baltimore play in Maryland’s industrialization?
What was Baltimore became a major center for shipping, manufacturing, and transportation during the Industrial Revolution?