Maryland Toleration Act Online Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6 | Lexile: 1100 | Word Count: 395
This activity gives a printable score report and allows for narration and customization.
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Discussion Questions
  1. Why was the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649 considered a landmark law for religious freedom in colonial America?
  2. What social and political factors led to the creation of the Maryland Toleration Act, and why was it later repealed?
  3. How did the Maryland Toleration Act influence later American laws and ideas about religious freedom?
  4. Why do you think the act included punishments for blasphemy and heresy despite promoting tolerance?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 15 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to click the correct answers.