What did the colonies of Maryland and Pennsylvania have in common? They were both located in New England. They were both established by Spain. They were both governed by William Penn. They were both places of religious tolerance.

They were both places of religious tolerance.

Explanation:

Originally, the colony of Maryland was created as a place for English Catholics in the New World in 1632. However, through the Calvert family (George Calvert), Catholic aristocrats and Protestant settlers were welcomed to Maryland, based on land grants and a policy of religious tolerance.

On the other hand, Pennsylvania which was established in 1681, had extended religious freedom to all monotheists through the charter of privileges and the government was originally free to all Christians.

Hence, in this case, the right answer is "They were both places of religious tolerance."

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