1644.E2.80.9346:_Plundering_Time St._Mary's_City,_Maryland

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the violence stemming english civil war spread colonies , protestant raiding party attacked st. mary s city, driving off many settlers , burning several structures. after attack there 100 people still living in town. raiders took control of city , added further fortifications.


the raiders plundered homes of catholic residents of city refused renounce faith , professed friendship catholic. later called plundering time colonists.








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