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Rhode Island exports seafood, They import food such as coca cola, coconuts, and other tropical fruits.
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What did Rhode island depend on Fishing or ship building?
yes
What do people do in Rhode Island for a job?
ship building and sail making
What was rhode island known for in the 1700?
Rhode Island was known for farming and sea trading. Providence's port made fortunes in ship building and whaling. It was a profitable business.
How did the Rhode Island colony support itself?
Fishing and farming. Boat and ship building.
How did people travel in Rhode Island in the 1770's?
Rhode Island colony's transportation was horse and buggy and horse.
Economy Rhode Island colony?
The state of colonial Rhode Island's economy was based highly off of the effort of fishing, farming, trading and shipbuilding since its close proximity to the sea.
What was the economy in colonial Rhode Island?
The economy was based on farming and fishing and evolved into one of boat and ship building, shipping and manufacturing.
What were the colonial industries in Rhode Island?
Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island was strategically located in relation to the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Hence, maritime trade became an important industry to colonial Rhode Island. Shipbuilding was the first major industry in the area. Fishing was also important to the economy of the colony.
Who is the ship captain on early Poptropica?
When you have returned all three items on Early Poptropica, a sailing ship will dock at the pier. Go aboard and receive your Island Medallion.
What did colonists do to a british ship called the gaspee affair?
The colonists from Rhode Island went to the Gaspee on June 10, 1773 and surrounded the boat. They then took all the crew members as prisoners and shot at the captain, Lt. Duddington, but he wasn't killed. When the crew was off the ship, the Rhode Islanders, lead by John Brown, looted and burned the ship. The Gaspee then exploded from the fire.
How far is it from England to Rhode Island taking a ship in the 16th century?
The distance across the Atlantic Ocean from Portsmouth, England to Rhode Island is about 3,300 miles. In the 16th Century, it was about 3,300 miles. The length of time it took to sail this distance depended on the winds, but usually took 2 to 4 months.
What is the name of the English revenue ship burned at rhode island during the revolutionary war?
The Gaspee was the British vessel that went aground while chasing colonial smugglers near RI. The locals boarded and burned the ship and its cargo.
