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Who was the founder of Maryland?
Sir George Calvert (Lord Baltimore)
Which king gave the colony of Maryland to its lord?
King Charles I
Tobacco
What geographic ranges did the newcomers avoid?
Swampy low lands
Was Maryland sponsored by a company?
No
What was an indentured servant?
Someone who offered their free labor in return for transportation and resources for a few years until they were given their freedom
Why were indentured servants important in Maryland?
It raised the population of the colony and also helped people get help with their work
What natural resource made Maryland wealthy?
Tobacco
What ocean borders Maryland?
When did settlers first come to Maryland?
1634
What did Margaret and Mary Bent do in 1638?
They arrived with 9 male servants so they could set up 2 plantations (about 1,000 acres each).
What did Lord Baltimore do to start a colony?
He used private funds, appointed governor and a council of advisors, and created an elected assembly.
What did the Lord Baltimore's fear?
Who led a rebellion against the governors' soldiers?
Margaret Brent
Who did Lord Baltimore appoint to take charge of areas in Maryland?
Governors and a council of advisers
Where was the first town built in Maryland?
What did Lord Baltimore do to attract settlers?
Made generous land offers to anyone who brought over servants, children, or women
What was the Act of Toleration?
A law allowing religious freedom for all Christians
What was life like for children in Maryland?
They had chores, work, and had to go to school
Rivers and bays made farming and trade easier
Catholic Christianity
What was the major religion of England in 1632?
Protestant Christianity
Who was Maryland named after?
Queen Henrietta Maria (King Charles I wife)
Who carried on sir George Calverts legacy?
His son Cecil (the second Lord Baltimore)
What bay was Maryland known for?
Chesapeake Bay