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Period: Jan 24, 1500 to
LIfespan Of The Colony of Maryland
The lifespan of the Maryland Colony -
Jan 1, 1524
Giovanni da Verrazano
Giovanni da Verrazano eplores Chesapeake Bay. -
Trading Post
William Claiborne sets up a trading post on Kent Island -
Maryland is given to George Calvert
King Charles I gives Maryland to George Calvert. -
Leonard Calvert leads English settlers
Leonard Calvert leads English settlers to Maryland and founds the colony's first capital at St. Mary's City. -
Maryland's new law
Maryland passes a law tolerating all Christian religions. -
Slavery
Slavery becomes legal in Maryland. -
A Royal Colony
Maryland becomes a Royal Colony. -
Maryland's capital changes
Maryland's capitol moves to Annapolis. -
Recontrol of land
The Calverts regain control of Maryland -
Baltimore Town founded