1. Maryland Society today
Data gathered by E.I. See

2. Percentage of people practicing different religions in Maryland today
Possible analysis think-aloud:
“I notice that there is a higher percentage of Catholic people in Maryland than in the United States in general. I wonder if that relates to Maryland starting out as an Catholic colony. I also notice that there is a higher percentage of people who are not Christian (Jewish and Muslim) in Maryland than in the rest of the United States. I wonder if that is influenced by the religious tolerance that founded the colony. Finally, I notice that there are many different religions represented in both Maryland and the United States, though most are Christian religions. I wonder if the example of toleration of many Christian faiths influenced this diversity today.”
Information retrieved 10/12/12 from
* Please note that not all religions practiced in Maryland and the United States are represented on this graph. Those religions that represent less than five one hundredths of a percent are not shown on this graph.

3. Number of Women representatives in State Legislatures today
Possible analysis think aloud:
“ Maryland has a high number of female representatives in the state legislature compared to other states on this graph. Only one state on the graph has more. I wonder if the example of a strong female leader like Margaret Brent influenced the political participation of women in Maryland today.”
Information retrieved 10/12/12 from
* Note that this graph represents a sample of states in the United States.