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Those lands were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.
It is because they believe that Jesus handed down the bible to them and they have to protect it.
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Exploring Maryland's Roots: Library: George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore (c. 1580-1632) George Calvert was the first person to dream of a colony in America where Catholics and Protestants could prosper together. He was born in Yorkshire, England and studied at Trinity College at Oxford