Toleration Act: The Toleration Act was passed in 1649 in Maryland, granting religious freedom to all Christians. It protected the rights of Catholics while also allowing other Christian denominations to worship freely.
Proprietary Colony: A proprietary colony is a type of colonial government where land and governing rights were granted to an individual or group by the monarch. In the case of Maryland, it was granted to Lord Baltimore as a proprietary colony.
Religious Persecution: Religious persecution refers to the mistreatment or discrimination faced by individuals or groups due to their religious beliefs. In this context, it relates to English Catholics facing oppression and intolerance in England before finding refuge in Maryland.