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Maryland's Timeline

  • Jan 1, 1498

    John Cabot Comes

    John Cabot Comes
    Britain claims the land around Chesapeake Bay based on sightings by John Cabot.
  • On The Map !

    On The Map !
    The entrance to Chesapeake Bay is shown on a map.
  • War !

    War !
    The Europeans convinced the Indians to fight each other in the Beaver Wars.
  • Law is Passed

    1st law enslaving all black people is passedby the assembly.
  • Baltimore !!!!!

    Baltimore !!!!!
    Baltimore is found!
  • Annapolis

    Annapolis
    Annapolis begins to serve as the capital of the new nation.
  • A Real State !

    Maryland becomes it's own state!
  • History at Fort McHenry

    History at Fort McHenry
    Maryland troops stop the British at Fort McHenry inspiring the writer of the "National Anthom"
  • U.S. Naval Academy

    U.S. Naval Academy
    The U.S. Naval Academy is Finally built!
  • A Hurricane comes

    A Hurricane comes
    A hurricane separates Assateague Island from Ocean City.
  • It's Open

    It's Open
    Orioles Park at Camden Yards finally opens!
  • Another Law

    Maryland enacts the "living wage law".