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colonial settlement
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Why Was Maryland Founded? The Untold Story Behind America’s First Catholic Haven
The colony’s founding wasn’t just about survival or profit—it was a high-stakes gamble by a single family, the Calverts, who wielded influence in England but...
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The Pilgrims’ Arrival: When Did They Land at Plymouth Rock?
The confusion begins with the Mayflower itself. The ship, a 100-ton merchant vessel repurposed for transatlantic travel, carried 102 passengers—half of them...