Pots And Pans Ammunition Used Against British In The Battle Of North Point At Baltimore
Commercial ports at various locations on the upper Chesapeake Bay were founded during the 17th century and called Baltimore. In 1706, the Maryland colonial General Assembly created the port at Locust Point as a tobacco port of entry. The present city of Baltimore dates from July 30, 1729 and is named after Lord Baltimore. Lord Baltimore was the first Proprietary governor of the Province of Maryland.
Baltimores growth seem to be boundless in the mid- to late 18th century as a granary for sugar-producing colonies in the Caribbean. This growth was partly due to the fact that Baltimore was shorter in distance from the Caribbean as compared to other large port cities such as New York City and Boston, which reduced transportation time and minimized the spoilage of flour. The profit gained from Baltimores sugar-producing abilities encouraged the cultivation of cane and the importation of food.
Baltimore and other cities joined together in protesting Bostons punishment by the British and signed agreements to not import from or export to Britain due to the British taxation....
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