Rhode Island H O P E
I’m off on the road to Rhode Island…. Founded: 1636 I’m off on the road to Rhode Island…. Founder: Rev. Roger Williams
Reason: Political/Religious differences with Massachusetts Rhode Island Reason: Political/Religious differences with Massachusetts I was kicked out!
Capitals: Providence, Newport Rhode Island Capitals: Providence, Newport
Name: From the Dutch Roodt Eylandt, for “red land". Rhode Island Name: From the Dutch Roodt Eylandt, for “red land".
Agriculture: Small farms Rhode Island Agriculture: Small farms
Economy: Slave trade, ship building, rum Rhode Island Economy: Slave trade, ship building, rum
Religious Freedom for all Rhode Island Other Stuff: Religious Freedom for all