Rather, piece by piece, legislative insight and provision assisted the melding process. One of the earliest such guidelines to affect a comparatively large and diverse population in Maryland was the first Baltimore City Charter created 200 years ago in 1796. Third Place Rules Students may choose to research the the history of one or more ethnic groups relative to their contributions to the state's early progress and growth, i.e., in industry, mining, mercantilism, farming, etc. Also, they may choose to write about the role religious institutions played in easing the transition from immigrant to citizen in the 18th and 19th centuries as well as protective legislative guidelines such as the Baltimore City Charter of 1796. Originality, accuracy, clarity, grammar and neatness will be considered.
Entries are limited to one essay per student.
Entries may be typed or legibly handwritten. Bibliographies and footnotes are required. The decision of the judges will be final. All entries submitted become the property of The Maryland Colonial Society, Inc. and will not be returned to the contestants. All contestants must be students of Maryland schools enrolled in grades 9 through 12.