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Why did Lord Baltimore encourage the assembly to pass the Act of Toleration?

He feared Catholics might lose their rights due to tension between them and Protestants.


He had a religious experience that convinced him it was the correct thing to do.


He was concerned about Maryland’s close proximity to Protestant Virginia.

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A.

Explanation:
Here feared Catholics might lose their rights due to tension between them and Protestants
He knew the colony needed more immigrants to succeed, therefore, he welcomed Protestants as well as Catholics
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Answer:

A. He feared Catholics might lose their rights due to tension between them and Protestants.

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