Maryland ACLS Certification and Recertification

MARYLAND ACLS CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION

About Maryland

Maryland became the 7th state in 1788. The state capitol of Maryland is Annapolis with a population of 36,300 people (2005 Census). Baltimore is the largest city in the state, with 635,815 people (2005 Census). The total population of Maryland is 5,773,552 people (2010 Census). Maryland is comprised of 9,774 square miles of eastern coastline, plains, piedmont and plateau in the midsection, and the Blue Ridge area. The state flower is the black-eyed Susan. The state bird is the Baltimore oriole. The state insect is the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly.

The Chesapeake Bay was originally explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. In 1632 Cecil Calvert was granted a royal charter from his father George I for Maryland. From there, English settlers began establishing settlements on St. Clement’s Island in 1634. Charles Mason surveyed the northern boundary of Maryland from 1763-1767, to establish borders with Pennsylvania. In 1791, the land for the District of Columbia was ceded to Maryland. The bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during Britain’s attack on Baltimore is what led Francis Scott Key to arrange The Star Spangled Banner, now the national anthem.

Maryland remained divided during the Civil War, as many people fought for the Confederacy, and others fought for the Union. Many families divided during this time. The waterfront of Maryland is one of the longest in the United States due to the large number of lakes, rivers, and estuaries. The area around the Chesapeake Bay yields more seafood yearly than any other comparable size body of water in the United States. Maryland is also a very agricultural state and produces greenhouse and nursery products, dairy products, and livestock.

Baltimore is one of the most notable cities in the state. Baltimore is a bustling city full of industry and is the home of the famous Johns Hopkins University. It is also the second largest port in terms of foreign trade. Annapolis is also famous because it is the home of the U.S. Naval Academy. Because of its rich history and heritage, Maryland is also a popular tourist destination. Countless museums, monuments, and unique sites make the state a true American attraction. Prominent historical figures and famous people from Maryland include John Hanson, John Wilkes Booth, Billie Holiday, Johns Hopkins, Francis Scott Key, Thurgood Marshall, Babe Ruth, Harriet Tubman, and others.