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What was the first state to make slavery illegal?
The first state to make slavery illegal in the U.S. was Rhode Island.
What was the first states that freed slaves?
It was Pennsylvania, which passed a law to make slavery illegal in 1780. Three years later, in 1783, two other states-- New Hampshire and Massachusetts-- passed similar laws. Connecticut and Rhode Island then outlawed slavery in 1784.
How many slaves lived in Rhode Island?
Probably the same reason we had slavery everywhere else..... it was cheap labor. And it was legal. oh and also because people thought they could take advantageof the poor people and make them slaves because their masters were more rich than the slaves.
When Rhode Island received a charter to govern itself what decision did the colonists make concerning religion?
"They decided that Rhode Island would have no established, or official, church."
How does Rhode Island make money?
They have many stores a muesems.
What two breeds make a ISA Brown?
The consensus is that it is a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Rhode Island White hen. They have been breeding for thirty years.
Why did they make the new colony of Rhode Island?
Roger Williams founded Rhode Island when he was banished from Massachusetts. He wanted to create a settlement with full freedom of religion.
What did Rhode Island do to make money?
They became shipbuilders, farmers and fishermen.
What breeds make bluebell hens?
Marans and rhode island reds
What was the term that describes people who want to make slavery illegal?
Abolitionists
How did Rhode Island make money and buy the things they needed?
quahogs (shellfish)
How much does the governor of Rhode Island make?
It is currently $95,000.00 per year.
