It was the first toleration act in the history of modern times.

But the Puritan, Roger Williams, had already established religious freedom in Rhode Island (p.

33).
[Sidenote: Tobacco and grain.] [Sidenote: Commerce.] [Sidenote: Servants and slaves.] 41.

Maryland Industries .-- Tobacco was the most important crop in early Maryland.

But grain was raised in many parts of the colony.