___ was founded as a colony where Catholics could go to worship freely.GeorgiaPennsylvaniaMarylandVirginia

Identifying the Colony

The question asks for a colony founded for Catholics to worship freely. We need to recall the historical context regarding these colonies.

1. Georgia: Founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733, primarily as a debtor's colony and for economic purposes, not specifically for Catholics.

2. Pennsylvania: Established by William Penn in 1681 as a haven for Quakers and religious freedom. It welcomed various religious groups but was not specifically aimed at Catholics.

3. Maryland: Founded in 1632 by Lord Baltimore (Cecil Calvert) specifically as a haven for Catholics escaping persecution in England.

4. Virginia: Primarily an Anglican colony, it did not provide a haven for Catholics.

Conclusion

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is:

Maryland was founded as a colony where Catholics could go to worship freely.