1. Maryland Maryland By Brandon Clark and Amanda Attalla

2. founding

3. Important people George Calvert: founder Cecilus Calvert: founder Leonard Calvert : first governor

4. religion Catholics Christians Protestant The act of toleration gave all Christians freedom in Maryland.

5. Geography and climate GeographyClimate Chesapeake bay Piedmont Coastal plains Potomac river Maryland colony was is middle of landscapes Hot and humid summers Chilly in winter warmth made it possible for plants to grow

6. Natural resources and economy Natural resources Crops Fish Forests Blue crab Economy Slavery Fishing Ships iron

7. The colony was named after Queen Henrietta Maria Maryland colony was the 7 th colony Children could not go to school

8. questions Who founded Maryland? What were the 3 religions? Who was the first governor of Maryland?

9. Bibliography ◦http://www.celebr ateboston.com/his tory/maryland.htmhttp://www.celebr ateboston.com/his tory/maryland.htm