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The purpose of the Rhode Island colony was for the people to escape persecution and have religious freedom. It was intended to become a center for religious freedom and tolerance.
It was created as an experiment in religious freedom and tolerance.
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In the thirteen colonies Rhode Island how did they live?
they didn't they had a new colony come there
Where did the rhode in Rhode Island come from?
Rhode is also a Greek island: its name meaning "Rose".
Why did people come to Rhode Island?
People came to Rhode Island for religious freedom, to escape persecution, and for economic opportunities such as trading and fishing. Additionally, some settlers were drawn to the colony's reputation for tolerance and acceptance of different beliefs.
How did Roger Williams come up with the name Rhode Island?
no one really knows, but rhode island means red island in dutch
Did anyone famous come from Rhode Island?
Caitlin Danielle Ford, the famous Latin American dancer, is from Rhode Island
Where did the settlers come from in Rh-ode Island S's?
where did the settlers come from in the 1700's rhode island
Why did people chose to come to Rhode Island?
For religious freedom
Was Rhode Island a Dutch colony?
The Dutch never came to or settled in Rhode Island. Dutch Jews fleeing Recife, Brazil settled Rhode Island and named it Rood Eylandt since its clay looked Ruby Red from a distance. They attributed the discovery of the island as an omen of riches to come...new land of wealth. These Jews became extremely wealthy over time trading in whale oil, slaves and rum. Their refusal to pay taxes on this wealth to England contributed to the start of the American revolution. During the revolution, the Island was bombarded by the British and the Jews fled to NY City where they settled in a more permanent fashion.
When did the first settlers come to rhode island?
during the the beginning of 1900
Which explorers visited Rhode Island and where did they come from?
Because they wanted food and freedom which they did not get at their homeland
Why did the settlers come to Pennsylvannia Maryland Rhode Island and Massachuetts?
it was wealthy land and 6
When will Pokemon Black and White come out in Rhode Island?
well Pokemon black and white will come out on march 6th 2011.it will be in your nearest gamestop,bestbuy,or wal-mart.i can pretty tell that its release in the u.s. than Rhode Island on a individual time.
