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Purchased from the Narragansett Indians by religious exiles from Massachusetts, their first permanent settlement was built in Providence in 1636.
During colonial times, large shipping fleets - sailing from Newport - traded goods for African slaves. They sold their cargo in the West Indies for molasses, sugar, wine, and more.
Eventually the tariffs and restrictive rules levied upon the colonies by England reached a boiling point, and Rhode Island was the first to declare independence.
It's the smallest U.S. State (in land size), but played a major role in the building of America, as the textile industry began here with the invention of the water-powered spinning machine. Huge factories produced the fabric, mill towns developed, and great wealth came to Rhode Island.
In addition, it was the country's manufacturing hub for files, machine tools, precious-metal industries, rubber goods, steam engines, and much more.
Closely associated with the sea, it's a favorite summer vacation area for boaters, fisherman and nautical history buffs.
The Ocean State is famed for Newport's magnificent mansions, yachting venues, jewelry and textile manufacturing, and most importantly... for its vital role in colonial history, America's industrial revolution, and the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
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Rhode Island Maps
Municipalities of the state of
Rhode Island
Map of Rhode Island Highways.
Rhode Island Online Web Directory
RiOnline.org
RiOnline.org is a website directory
dedicated to websites for the state of Rhode Island.
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Admission to Statehood: May 29, 1790
Area: 1545 sq.mi, 50th Land 1045 sq. mi., 50th Water 500 sq.mi., 41st Coastline 40 mi.,19th Shoreline 384 mi., 20th
Area Code: 401
Bird: Rhode Island Red
Border States: Regional List Connecticut Massachusetts New York (water border)
Constitution: 13th State
County Profile: 5 Counties:
Bristol
Kent
Newport
Providence
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