james10

By balboa2

  • Charter granted

    Sir George Calvert receives a charter from King Charles the First.
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    Colonial Maryland

  • Ships set sail from England.

    The ships Ark and Dove set sail from England towards the Calvert’s land grant.

  • Ships from England arrive at the Calvert's land grant.

    The ships Ark and Dove arrive in the Calvert’s land grant and found St. Mary’s City.

  • The First Attempted Rebellion

    A rebellion is caused by William Clayborne, but he is arrested with his followers.

  • Slavery allowed

    Slavery is allowed in Maryland by law.

  • The Second Attempted Rebellion

    Clayborne returns and overthrows the government ,but the revolt is suppressed.

  • Royal Colony

    Maryland becomes a royal colony.

  • Capital changes

    Maryland's capital changes to Annapolis.

  • New city is founded

    Baltimore, Maryland is founded.