mar 5, 1634 - Maryland Founded

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-Cecilius (Second Lord Baltimore) continued his father's dream of having a haven for Catholics by getting a charter for land in parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland

-Leonard Calvert (his brother) named governor, arrived with 2 ships (Ark and Dove) and 200-300 colonists

-Befriended natives, given temporary shelter, corn, and ability to buy land

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