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People who had been expelled from other colonies made up the early majority.
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What type of people settled in Rhode Island?
Some were exiles from existing colonies.
Was Rhode Island a joint stock colony?
No, Rhode Island was not a type of joint stock colony. It was considered a type of royal colony because it was settled under a royal charter.
Rhode Island state bird?
The state bird of Rhode Island is the "Rhode Island Red" (a type of chicken).
What type of church did Rhode Island support?
None. There was no Rhode Island State religion.
What animal is a Rhode Island?
I expect that you mean a "Rhode Island Red"? It is a type of Chicken.
What type of religion did colonial Rhode Island have?
The man who settled colonial Rhode Island was named Roger Williams. He, a minister from Massachusetts, was banished from the colony because he did not believe that people should be prosecuted for their religious practices. In his view, the government shouldn't force people to worship a certain way. This lead Williams to establish Rhode Island, the first place in America where persons of all faiths could worship and practice as they wished.
What type of settlers came to the Rhode Island colony?
Mostly people from Massachusetts Bay that weren't Puritan, but anyone could go to Rhode Island and stay safely.
What type of animals does Rhode Island have?
Rode Island has Chickens
What type of government did colonial Rhode Island have?
rhode island was the first colony to declare independence from GREAT BRITAIN. the rhode island state constitution was adopted in 1842
What type of government did Rhode Island have?
independence
What type of colony was Rhode Island?
charter...
What type of colony did Rhode Island have?
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What type of entertainment is in Rhode Island?
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Why is the Rhode Island Red important?
The Rhode Island Red is a type of chicken. They are important because they are bred for both their eggs and meat.
What type of government did Rhode Island have in the 1700?
Rhode islands government was legislative in the 1700's
For what type of buildings is Newport Rhode Island known?
Mansions
What type of jobs did rhode island?
eating meat loaf
What type of jobs did the colonists in Rhode Island mainly have?
mining
What type of auto insurance is required in Rhode Island?
You need to have $25000 bodily injury, $50000 liability, and $25000 property damage coverage in Rhode Island.
What type of government did the Rhode Island colony have?
democratic goverment, sonn(:
What type of food represents Rhode Island?
chicken or snail salad
What type of government did Rhode Island have in 1636?
The original government of Rhode Island was that of a Charter Colony. The Charter Colonies were written contracts that followed the British form of government.
What type of religion did rhode island have?
they had different types of religion such as: Cathlic's and Jewish
What type of crops were grown in colonial Rhode Island?
Corn, squash and beans
What type of housing was available in colonial Rhode Island?
probably log cabins
