Curated OER
Colonial Founders
Who were the founding fathers of the American Colonies? Engage in online activities, Internet research, and focused writing to find out. Students choose one colonial founder, conduct biographical research on the person, and take a quiz...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Maryland Toleration Act 1649
The text of a 1649 colonial act concerning religion in Maryland. Describes punishment of any who reject Christian teaching.
Other
Who We Are: Charter of Maryland: June 30, 1632
This is a copy of the actual Charter of Maryland from King Charles to Caecilius Calvert.
Other
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism: Historic Sites
This site is part of a much larger tourism website for Newfoundland and Labrador. It links to historic buildings, scenic locales, and to many museums and galleries.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Maryland
Did you know about the Chestertown Tea Party? Why is there the Mason and Dixon line? What is a "Jimmy?" The Library of Congress provides this article of fun facts about Maryland.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Southern Colonies: Maryland the Catholic Experiment
What began as a place of refuge for Catholics who were discriminated against in England, the colony of Maryland soon suffered religious strife even after the passage of the Toleration Act of 1649. Find out what caused the strife and why...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Cecilius Calvert
This page gives a detailed biography of the second Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert, and his rule over the colony for almost forty years with an iron hand. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: George Calvert
This article describes George Calvert's life and attempt to find land where Catholics could settle. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: George Calvert
Overview and biographical facts on the life of George Calvert, founder of the Maryland Colony.
Other
Global Classroom: George Calvert: Lord Baltimore
This is a short biography of George Calvert leading up to his coming to America.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore
Cecilius Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, was an English colonizer who was the first proprietor of the Maryland colony.