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

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

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

7. Religion Mostly Catholic Other religions Jewish Baptist Quaker
Had religious freedom

8. Food
Johnny Cakes
Chowder
Rags and Taters
Pumpkin Bread
Molasses candy

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

10. 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

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