Which of the following best describes the primary reason why Lord Baltimore established the colony of Maryland?
A
To find gold and other precious metals
B
To establish a penal colony for English prisoners
C
To expand the fur trade with Native American tribes
D
To create a haven for English Catholics facing religious persecution
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Understand the historical context of the colony of Maryland, focusing on the motivations behind its establishment in the early 17th century.
Recognize that Lord Baltimore was a Catholic nobleman who sought to create a place where English Catholics could practice their religion freely without persecution.
Evaluate the options by comparing them to the known historical purpose of Maryland: it was not primarily founded for economic reasons like gold or fur trade, nor as a penal colony.
Identify that the primary reason was religious freedom, specifically to provide a safe haven for English Catholics facing persecution in England.
Conclude that the best description of Lord Baltimore's motivation is to create a haven for English Catholics facing religious persecution.