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Caitlin Danielle Ford, the famous Latin American dancer, is from Rhode Island
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Where did the rhode in Rhode Island come from?
Rhode is also a Greek island: its name meaning "Rose".
Why did the settlers come to Pennsylvannia Maryland Rhode Island and Massachuetts?
it was wealthy land and 6
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.
How did Rhode Island get its name?
Possibly named in honor of the Greek Island or was named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, Dutch explorer, because of its red clayNot from a person or place but from the red clay that was on the islands. The Dutch West India Company called it Red Islands or Roodt Eyelandts which was Anglicized to Rhode Island.
Why Rhode Island was founded?
Rhode Island was settled by colonists who were forced out of Massachusetts. The First of these was Roger Williams, a minister. Williams felt that people should not be persecuted for their religious practices. In his view the government should not force people to worship in a certain way. Williams also believed it was wrong for settlers to take land away from the natives. The ideas of Roger Williams caused him in 1635 to be banished by Massachusett's leaders. In 1636, he fled to the south and founded Rhode Island.
Where did the rhode in Rhode Island come from?
Rhode is also a Greek island: its name meaning "Rose".
How did Roger Williams come up with the name Rhode Island?
no one really knows, but rhode island means red island in dutch
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
In the thirteen colonies Rhode Island how did they live?
they didn't they had a new colony come there
Why did the settlers come to Pennsylvannia Maryland Rhode Island and Massachuetts?
it was wealthy land and 6
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
When did the first settlers come to rhode island?
The first settlers arrived in Rhode Island in 1636, led by Roger Williams, who founded the colony for religious freedom and tolerance.
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.
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.
Which one is a state New York Montana Los Angeles Rhode Island?
Oh, dude, you're killing me with these options. So, like, New York and Rhode Island are states, and Montana is a state too, but Los Angeles is a city in California. So, the answer is New York and Rhode Island. Like, come on, man, that was an easy one.
Which conutries did immigrantsin rhode island come from?
ha whats up people now i am going to make a page and you can go there its called is price of whale island an island
