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Who first explored Chesapeake Bay?

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The first explorer of Chesapeake Bay, an area that would become vital to the commerce of Maryland, was Captain John Smith (1580-1631), who was leader of the colony that was established in Jamestown, Virginia. Smith's map of the Chesapeake was used for many years and was an important tool in the settlement of the area.

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