1. The Colony of Rhode Island
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2. Was Rhode Island successful or a failure?
Rhode island was a very successful colony. After it was a colony, it became an official state of the United States.
Rhode Island was established in
When was Rhode Island established?

3. Why was Rhode Island established? Who established Rhode Island?
Rhode island was established because it was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The founder guaranteed religious and political freedom. Religious refugees from the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled here Rhode Island.
Rhode Island was established by Roger Williams.
Who established Rhode Island?

4. What did Rhode Island produce to export and make money?
Rhode island took part in ship building and the manufacture of rum. There was also production and export of fish, whale products, timber products, furs, maple syrup, copper, livestock products, horses, rum, whiskey and beer.
Rhode Island was a safe place for religious settlers. It was primarily Baptists, Quakers, Jews and other religious minorities.
Who made up the colonists?

5. What form of government did Rhode Island colonists establish?
The colony of Rhode Island was a Charter Colony, so it was primarily self-governed.
Rhode Island was associated with the New England Colonies.
What region did Rhode Island become associated with?

6. Rhode Island Colony Map: Rhode Island Colony Flag:

7. Rhode Island Colony Founder, Roger Williams:
The Geography was flat rolling hills and lowlands. It also consisted of hills thick with trees, rivers and poor rocky soil that was difficult to farm and unsuitable for crops. The climate was mild and short summers leading to long, cold winters.
Roger Williams wanted to escape the religious separation in Colonial America. He believed you could practice any religion you wished. Also, he did not agree with the confiscation of land from the Native Americans
Geography and Climate of Rhode Island:

8. What were the overall religious practices of Rhode Island?
Foods that Rhode Island made/consumed included gingerbread, dutch apple dumplings, and shepherds pie, apple tansey, fish muddle, peanut soup, and pumpkin gnocci. Seafood was also popular food.
Initially, Rhode Island was a safe place to practice religion freedom. Many Baptists, Quakers, Jews, and other religious minorities settled here.
Examples of food in Rhode Island:

9. Education available in Rhode Island: Examples of fun in Rhode Island:
Education in Rhode Island included children learning to read using the Bible and the "New England Primer.” The instructor would be older or smarter students, ministers, or even innkeepers. The school year lasted only four months.
The people of Rhode Island loved to fish, ride horses, dance, and hold feasts for fun.
Examples of fun in Rhode Island:

10. Rhode Island Fun Facts:
Rhode Island was the smallest of the 13 colonies.
Rhode Island was the first of the original 13 colonies to declare independence from British rule.
Contradicting the last fact, Rhode Island was the last of the 13 colonies to become a state.