Although it is the smallest of the 50 American states, Rhode Island is associated with some interesting facts. According to 50states.com, it covers only 1,214 square miles. From north to south, it covers just 48 miles. This city is only 37 miles wide. History and government The official name of this state is Rhode Island […]
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Rhode Island is a very historical state, with a history as one of the original thirteen colonies. Historical sites in Rhode Island range from Native American, colonial to 19th and twentieth century landmarks. Here are just a few of the historical sites visitors to Rhode Island may encounter Mount Hope Farm. This historical site, registered […]
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Rhode Island. 13. State in communion. The 50th smallest state in the United States is nicknamed the “Ocean State”. And that of my friends, that drew me in love with Iceland and the state of Rhode years ago; water! Located in the northern New England region of the United States, this gem of a state […]
Roger Williams was born in London, circa 1603. Likely, being aware of the numerous Puritans and heretics being burned at the stake in nearby Smithfield, probably influenced his beliefs later in life of civic and religious freedom. Williams spent his teenage years at Sutton’s Hospital, associated with The Charter House, a London school. In 1627, […]
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What is a horse breed? This is when a stallion and a mare can produce foals that will look (and sometimes act) in a particular way. Horse and pony breeds rise and fall at the whim of humanity. These ten now extinct breeds still live on in the many current breeds that exist today. The […]
The Pequot War started in 1634 when the Pequot attacked English trade ships on the coast. The Pequot’s plundered the ships and killed nine traders. Because of this action, the Pequot were forced to sign a treaty stating that they would turnover the killers and were fined forty beaver pelts and thirty otter pelts. The […]