Shalinn Weaver and Aylina Probst Rhode Island colony Shalinn Weaver and Aylina Probst

The Colony Established in 1636 Founder : Roger Williams - wanted to separate the church from the government Had a large variety of nature resources Exported corn, cattle, lumber, ships and livestock

Government Religious freedom Practice religion of their choice without interference from the government It was a milestone in move towards religious freedom Established charters

Colonists Lot of slaves for labor and trade Immigrants from Europe Wanted to have a better life

Geography and Climate Borderline humid subtropical and humid continental Longitude: 71° 8'W to 71° 53'W Latitude: 41° 18'N to 42° 1'N Smallest state in union 40 miles long, 30 miles wide

Education No elementary school Lasted 4 months Learned to read Bible New England Primer No high school for black people

Religion Mostly Catholic Other religions Jewish Baptist Quaker Had religious freedom

Food Johnny Cakes Chowder Rags and Taters Pumpkin Bread Molasses candy

What did the colonists do for fun? Did chores Played games Hide & Seek Tag Dance

Fun Facts about RI The ocean state Motto “Hope” Last original colony to become a state First circus in Newport 1774 Tennis Hall of Fame

Successful or failure? Colony was a success Milestone in move towards religious freedom