Maryland adopted the Act Concerning Religion in 1649. It institutionalized the principle of tolerance, which had already prevailed since the colony began. It created the first limitations on religious hate speech. The Calvert's, who founded Maryland, sought to gain protection for Catholic families who migrated to the colony.
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end religious turmoil between Catholics and Protetants.
it was a law mandating religious tolerance for Christians. it was passed in the colony of Maryland in 1649
Maryland Toleration Act, also known as the Act Concerning Religion, was passed in 1649 by the assembly of the Province of Maryland mandating religious toleration.
Maryland Toleration Act was passed in 1649 by assembly of the Province of Maryland mandating religious toleration. The Colonists needed to attract venture profitable. In order to protect the Catholics from the immigrating Puritans and Protestants, the Calverts supported the Act Concerning Religion. The Act allowed freedom of worship for all Christians in Maryland, but sentenced anyone to death who denied the divinity of Jesus.
John Winthrop died in 1649 from malaria.