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Rhode Island

Rhode Island was one of America's original thirteen colonies. In terms of land, it is the smallest of the fifty states. However, it has the longest official name, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

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The first factory in America was a spinning mill in Rhode Island owned by?

The Beverly Cotton Manufactory had at total of 40 named investors which included the majority stockholders John Cabot and Joshua Fisher who managed the facility. History most often gives credit to Moses Brown because while the venture failed he made a success of the next effort in a venture with Samuel Slater.

*Moses Brown*

Was Rhode Island established first?

Rhode island was established as a colony before Georgia and was the first colony to declare independence from the British crown. However, Georgia ratified the us constitution before rhode island.

How did the Rhode Island colony deal with illness?

The list is long and diagnosis was poor but they affected the Native Americans to a greater extreme then the settlers becaus of a lack of resistance. Some typical ailments included:

Ague or Malarial Fever.

American Plauge or Yellow Fever.

Bad Blood ir Syphilis.

Bilious Fever or Typhoid.

Black Plauge or Bubonic Plague.

Black Pox or Small Pox.

Brain Fever or Meningitis.

Breakbone Fever or Dengue.

Camp Fever or Typhus.

Chin Cough or Whooping Cough.

Consumption or Tuberculosis.

Croup or Deptheria.

Dry Bellyache or Lead Poisoning.

Grippe or Influenza.

Milk Fever or Brucellosis.

Putrid Fever or Diptheria.

Rubeola or Measles.

Variola or Smallpox.

Winter Fever or Pneumonia.

Add to this list sampling a simple fracture, cut or abrasion which becomes infected.

How many state parks are in Rhode Island?

There are so many state parks it would be hard to count them all! If you are looking for a great park to visit there is a great app for Rhode Island called Pocket Ranger that you can download.

This app can not only list out the parks near you but it can tell you exactly what activities you can do at each park!

If you download the pro version of this app it can actually GPS your location without needing cell service. So if you are a hiker this is a great tool so that you will never get lost.

Hope this helps!

What is the web address of the American Diner Museum Inc in Providence Rhode Island?

The address of the American Diner Museum Inc is: Po Box 6022, Providence, RI 02940

Was Rhode Island the 7th colony?

No, Georgia was the 13th. Rhode Island was the 7th.

What did the colonies of Connecticut Rhode Island an New Hampshire have in common?

Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire were all part of the New England colonies and shared similar geographic and climatic conditions, which influenced their agricultural practices. They were founded primarily for religious freedom and attracted settlers seeking to escape persecution, particularly Puritans and dissenters. Additionally, these colonies developed economies based on small-scale farming, fishing, and trade. Their governance structures often emphasized local self-rule and democratic principles.

Why Rhode Island colony come to exist?

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.

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.

How big is Ireland compared to Rhode Island US?

Ireland is about 35,900 square miles and New York City is about 301 square miles

Why should people go visit Rhode Island?

There are many reasons why people visit Rhode Island; one of the largest attractions is the WaterFire, which attracts well over one million people per year. Rhode Island is also home to the Pawtucket Red Sox, whom are the farm club of the MLB popular Boston Red Sox.

Where is the Belcourt Castle in Newport Rhode Island located?

The address of the Belcourt Castle is: 657 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4280

What did people do in Rhode Island to make money?

Trading, Fishing, and the #1 that helped them the most was Shipbuilding

What do Connecticut and Rhode Island have in common?

Rhode Island and North Dakota are both US states.

Both North Dakota and Rhode Island tax pension income.