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RI History

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When was Providence founded? 1636
What area was first settled in Rhode Island? East Providence
Where did RI get it's name? Giovanni Verrazzano compared it to the Island of Rhodes
Who was the first settler of Rhode Island? William Blackstone
Who founded RI? Roger Williams
What was the second town to be founded? Portsmouth
Who was the main native american tribe living in RI? The Naragannsetts
Who were the sachems of the Naragannsett when RW arrived? Miantonomi and Canonicus
What was the third city to be founded? Newport
What was the fourth city to be founded? Warwick
Who was sent to obtain a Royal Charter in 1663? Dr. John Clark
What did the Royal Charter do? Granted RI religious freedom and strengthened it's territorial claims.
What was the most devastating event in 17th Century RI? King Philip's War
Who was King Philip? A Wampanoag chieftain
What was the name of the indian community that formed after King Philip's War? Naragannsett
How did Newport become so wealthy? A long war between England and France made it a main port for the English.
What was the result of Newport's growing prosperity? A long fight with Providence for supremacy.
What were some of Rhode Islands main exports? Food, livestock, and resources from the sea.
What was the name of RI's complicated trading method? Triangular Trade
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