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Rhode Island took a long time to join the United States primarily due to its strong emphasis on state sovereignty and skepticism of a centralized federal government. The state was concerned that the proposed Constitution would undermine its autonomy and rights. Additionally, Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the Constitution in May 1790, doing so only after the promise of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties and state powers. This cautious approach reflected the state's unique political culture and its desire to maintain independence.

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