Maryland history: Calvert and the Catholic colony, War of 1812 and Fort McHenry, Harriet Tubman, Antietam, and Baltimore industry.
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- Who founded Maryland?
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Lord Baltimore (Cecil Calvert)- When was Maryland founded?
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1634- What was the main reason Maryland was founded?
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As a refuge for Catholics- What queen was Maryland named after?
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Queen Mary- What were the two ships that first brought settlers to Maryland?
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The Ark and the Dove- What is Annapolis?
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The capital of Maryland- What did the Act of Toleration of 1649 do?
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Guaranteed religious freedom in Maryland- What type of colony was Maryland?
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A proprietary colony owned by the Calvert family- What is Fort McHenry?
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A fort in Baltimore Harbor- When did the British attack Fort McHenry?
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September 1814- Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?
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Francis Scott Key- What did Francis Scott Key witness at Fort McHenry?
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The American flag still flying after the British bombardment- Why did Francis Scott Key write The Star-Spangled Banner?
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He was inspired by seeing the flag still waving after the attack- How many stars were on the flag at Fort McHenry?
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15 stars- How many stripes were on the flag at Fort McHenry?
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15 stripes
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