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| '''Maryland''' is a ] in the east of the ]. The state bird is the Baltimore oriole; the state flower is the black-eyed susan; and the state song is "Oh Maryland, My Maryland." | '''Maryland''' is a ] in the east of the ]. The state bird is the Baltimore oriole; the state flower is the black-eyed susan; and the state song is "Oh Maryland, My Maryland." | ||
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| ** Appalacian Mountains | ** Appalacian Mountains | ||
| ** Chesapeake Bay | ** Chesapeake Bay | ||
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| * Counties | |||
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| ==== History ==== | |||
| The English colony of Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore, and was one of the few dominantly Catholic regions among the English colonies in America. | The English colony of Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore, and was one of the few dominantly Catholic regions among the English colonies in America. | ||
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| Maryland remained neutral in the ]. As it did not seceede (in part due to precautions taken by the government in ]), it was not included under the ] and retained legal slavery for some years after the Civil War. | Maryland remained neutral in the ]. As it did not seceede (in part due to precautions taken by the government in ]), it was not included under the ] and retained legal slavery for some years after the Civil War. | ||
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Revision as of 13:35, 22 March 2002
Maryland is a state in the east of the United States. The state bird is the Baltimore oriole; the state flower is the black-eyed susan; and the state song is "Oh Maryland, My Maryland."
Geography
- Physical formations
- Appalacian Mountains
- Chesapeake Bay
- Cities
- Annapolis, Maryland - state capitol
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Counties
History
The English colony of Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore, and was one of the few dominantly Catholic regions among the English colonies in America.
Maryland was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
Maryland remained neutral in the United States Civil War. As it did not seceede (in part due to precautions taken by the government in Washington, D.C.), it was not included under the Emancipation Proclamation and retained legal slavery for some years after the Civil War.
Colleges/Universities
See also Maryland Cookies.
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