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They were the first to break from Great Britain, the site of the Gaspee Affair and the Battle of Rhode Island and Washington's Headquarters for over a year. They were also the home of the first African American fighting unit, the 1st Rhode Island Regiment.

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Connecticut's role in the American Revolution was providing troops and supplies for battles fought in other colonies. Because they provided so many supplies, George Washington called them "The Provision State".

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What happened in Rhode Island through Revolutionary War?

An attempt was made to evict the British during the Battle of Rhode Island. It failed.


Who gave Rhode Island independence?

Great Britain but only after the Revolutionary War.


What anportant events happened in Rhode Island?

King Phillips War and the Battle of Rhode Island in the Revolutionary War.


What historical events happened in Rhode Island?

King Phillips War And The Battle Of Rhode Island Started In The Revolutionary War.! (=


What problems did Rhode Island face?

The problems it faced was going through the revolutionary war and the french and indian war.


What resources did colonial Rhode Island have?

water and iron (used for cannon balls in the Revolutionary war)


What were some problems the Rhode island colony had?

The problems it faced was going through the revolutionary war and the french and indian war.


What was William Ellery's role in the Revolutionary War?

While William Ellery didn't fight in the Revolutionary War, his contributions to the independence of the country were great. He served as a clerk of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and was a member of the Sons of Liberty. He was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.


What is the natural resources of Rhode Island colony of 1636?

Water Or iron,they made iron cannons for the Revolutionary War


What was Rhode Island most famous for during the Revolutionary war?

Varnum's Continentals, the First Rhode Island Infantry a Black Unit. The Battle of Rhode Island at Aquidneck.


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short answer: yes he did fight in the Revolutionary War.


Did partick Henry fight in the Revolutionary War?

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