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Why was the colony of Maryland established?

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The Province of Maryland (Maryland) was founded in 1632 as a safe haven for English Catholics fleeing anti-Catholic persecution in Europe.

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The Province of Maryland also known as the Maryland Colony was founded in 1632 as a safe haven for English Catholics fleeing anti-Catholic persecution in Europe. The Maryland Colony's first settlement was St. Mary's City, which was built along the Chesapeake Bay.

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