was home to the largest free Black community in the U.S. It became known as a "city of refuge" and a destination for many former slaves, including Frederick Douglass. However, the city's growing Black population caused unease among white residents, leading to increased racial tensions after the war.

Baltimore has been the site of early organization for social movements, including women's suffrage and the civil rights movement of the 20th century.

Native American settlement

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