The Economic and Social Development of the Maryland Colony in the 17th Century
Words: 299 1298At the onset of the 17th century, Maryland materialized along the serene Chesapeake Bay, brought to life under the stewardship of Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. This new territory was not merely a colonial endeavor but a refuge for English Catholics fleeing persecution. Maryland represented a new chapter in the story of economic and social evolution in North America. Tobacco quickly ascended as the economic titan of Maryland, with the colony's fertile lands, enriched by the bay's waters, producing […]