Maryland

Maryland

By paigeschroed
  • Captain John Smith explores the Chaseake Bay

    Captain John Smith explores the Chaseake Bay

    The start of finding Maryland and Maryland becoming a colony.
  • Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, and other colonists.

    Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, and other colonists.

    The territory was named Maryland in honor of Henrietta Maria, the queen consort of Charles I.
  • Slavery allowed by law in Maryland

    Slavery allowed by law in Maryland

    Black/African American slaves were allowed to plantation owners or housework slaves.
  • Annapolis becomes the capital of Maryland

    Annapolis becomes the capital of Maryland

    The capitol is announced and declared
  • England’s Queen Anne grants Annapolis its City Charter

    England’s Queen Anne grants Annapolis its City Charter

    Of all the cities in Maryland (at the time) she chose Annapolis
  • Baltimore founded

    Baltimore founded

    A (now) major city in Maryland was discovered.
  • Baptist church in Maryland established at Chestnut Ridge, Baltimore County.

    Baptist church in Maryland established at Chestnut Ridge, Baltimore County.

    Showing an establishment for Maryland’s religious varieties.
  • First Lutheran church in Maryland built near Monocacy River.

    First Lutheran church in Maryland built near Monocacy River.

    A year later, another way to praise God is built.
  • Maryland Convention declared independence from Great Britain.

    Maryland Convention declared independence from Great Britain.

    They make their own independence from a large country.
  • Four Marylanders sign the Declaration of Independence

    Four Marylanders sign the Declaration of Independence

    Four Maryland peoples of fifty-six white men signed this famous document.
  • British burn Washington and bomb Fort McHenry. Meanwhile Francis Scott Key writes the "Star- Spangled Banner".

    British burn Washington and bomb Fort McHenry. Meanwhile Francis Scott Key writes the "Star- Spangled Banner".

    Francis was inspired by the American flag still standing after the bombing/burning and he wrote the now Nation Anthem.
  • Public schools established by law; Jews given right to vote and to hold public office.

    Public schools established by law; Jews given right to vote and to hold public office.

    This is a change in the state, normally only white, catholic men can vote and hold office.
  • The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s first 13 miles of track connect Baltimore to Ellicott City.

    The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s first 13 miles of track connect Baltimore to Ellicott City.

    Making this track it makes traveling much faster.
  • Baltimore Sun newspaper begins publication.

    Baltimore Sun newspaper begins publication.

    Maryland’s first newspaper company is in business.
  • World's first telegraph line between Baltimore and Washington established

    World's first telegraph line between Baltimore and Washington established

    The first of thousands of telephones is created.
  • One year after escaping slavery in the Cambridge area, Harriett Tubman becomes a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad and rescues numerous family members and friends.

    One year after escaping slavery in the Cambridge area, Harriett Tubman becomes a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad and rescues numerous family members and friends.

    She, among many others, saved thousands of slaves from their owners and their deaths.
  • First bloodshed of Civil War occurs in Baltimore.

    First bloodshed of Civil War occurs in Baltimore.

    The Civil War is now starting to reach Maryland.
  • Maryland abolishes slavery

    Maryland abolishes slavery

    Maryland’s government decides that slaves should no longer be slaves. Not everyone listened but most did.
  • Johns Hopkins University founded

    Johns Hopkins University founded

    Johns Hopkins was a Baltimore-based investor in one of the first major American railroads, the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O).
  • Baseball slugger George Herman “Babe” Ruth is born in Baltimore.

    Baseball slugger George Herman “Babe” Ruth is born in Baltimore.

    Babe Ruth made history by changing the minds of whites to let blacks play sports just like whites could.
  • The first passenger train from Washington, D.C., arrives at Chesapeake Beach, a new resort town with a casino and race track.

    The first passenger train from Washington, D.C., arrives at Chesapeake Beach, a new resort town with a casino and race track.

    One of the first passenger trains is directed from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore and two major things at the time are built.
  • Public baths opened in Baltimore.

    Public baths opened in Baltimore.

    Bathing purposes for the public was now open until 1954
  • Child labor under age twelve forbidden by law.

    Child labor under age twelve forbidden by law.

    The government finally felt bad for the kids growing up slaves.
  • The Johns Hopkins University accepted women graduate students.

    The Johns Hopkins University accepted women graduate students.

    The university (college) was finally willing to let women get the ability to get educated.
  • Babe Ruth pitched for International League Orioles.

    Babe Ruth pitched for International League Orioles.

    The starting of Babe being the first black man to play in Major League Baseball.
  • Ku Klux Klan rallied in Frederick and Baltimore.

    Ku Klux Klan rallied in Frederick and Baltimore.

    A group of whites, that liked segregation, disliked black skinned people and started rebelling.
  • Maryland courts ordered equal pay to black and white teachers in all counties.

    Maryland courts ordered equal pay to black and white teachers in all counties.

    Maryland felt that segregation had ended so did there laws for blacks and whites for career wages.
  • Slot machines allowed by law in Southern Maryland.

    Slot machines allowed by law in Southern Maryland.

    The first kind of public gambling has started.
  • Annapolis celebrates its 300-year anniversary as the capital of Maryland

    Annapolis celebrates its 300-year anniversary as the capital of Maryland

    Annapolis has been a city for 300 years now.
  • Swimmer Michael Phelps of Towson becomes the first American to win eight medals in a single Olympic Games.

    Swimmer Michael Phelps of Towson becomes the first American to win eight medals in a single Olympic Games.

    Michael Phelps is still an Olympic swimmer for the American team and this was the start of his career.