History & Social Studies

What was the Toleration Act of 1649?

Creating America: A History of the United States, McDougal Littell, 2005, page 104

Asked by kade.grantham@bo on 02 Jul 05:37

Last updated by Jill W on 24 Oct 20:21

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Answered by Jill W on 24 Oct 20:21

The Toleration Act of 1649 promised religious freedom in order to attract Protestants (colonists) to Maryland. Lord Baltimore initially established Maryland as a safe haven for Catholics fleeing persecution.

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Creating America, pg. 102