In 1632, King Charles I conferred a charter to George Calvert, Lord Baltimore for a proprietary colony in modern-day Maryland. This gave him powers similar to

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In 1632, King Charles I conferred a charter to George Calvert, Lord of Baltimore for a proprietary colony in modern-day Maryland. This gave him powers similar to a governor.

We are talking about the colony of Maryland, granted to George Calvert, who got proprietary rights of that region. Of course, this came with a price tag. Calvert had to give the King of England a portion of the income generated in the new territory. Calvert died, and Cecilius -his son- founded the colony in 1634 with Protestants and Catholics that left England trying to find a peaceful place to start a new form of life where they can practice their religious teachings.

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.