Question

the colony of maryland was established to create
a place where catholics could be safe.
a colony that was independent from england.
a place for debtors get gain a fresh start.
a plantation to grow sugar and cotton.

Explanation:

The colony of Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore, who sought to create a haven for English Catholics who faced religious persecution in England. The option about being independent from England is incorrect as Maryland was a British colony. The option about debtors is related to Georgia, not Maryland. And Maryland's main cash crops were tobacco, not sugar and cotton. So the correct reason for Maryland's establishment is to provide a safe place for Catholics.

Answer:

a place where Catholics could be safe.