In 1649, Maryland's Act of Toleration

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Maryland's Act of Toleration, issued by Lord Baltimore in 1649, guaranteed toleration to all Christians. The act was passed in response to conflicts between Protestants and Catholics in the colony and aimed to promote religious harmony and prevent religious persecution. However, the act did not extend to Jews or atheists, who continued to face legal discrimination and persecution. The act was later repealed by Protestant leaders in 1654, leading to a period of instability and sectarian violence in Maryland.