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Rhode Island State Symbols
Do you know which state's folk art symbol is a carousel? Which state's official drink is coffee milk? You're right! It's Rhode Island. Learn about these symbols and more as you look at this site from the Ocean State.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Rhode Island
Presents comprehensive information regarding Rhode Island history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
Net State: The Geography of Rhode Island
Here at NetState you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Rhode Island. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Rhode Island
"Did you know that Rhode Island has more artists per person than any state in the country?" "Who was Samuel Slater and what is he famous for?" These questions and more are addressed at America's Story site for Rhode Island.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Rhode Island
This site provides a state fact sheet on Rhode Island from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Anne Hutchinson
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643), the woman expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for "Traducing the ministers," of the Puritan Colony. She and other religious dissenters founded Rhode Island.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Rhode Island Hopping
Rhode Island Hopping is a special project the ABCYa.com team developed for the 2016 Providence Waterfire educational showcase! Our goal was to create a game that's fun for kids and adults to play together. Rhode Island Hopping combines...
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Rhode Island Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Rhode Island.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Other Colonies
This website gives just a brief run-down of the founding of the 13 original colonies.
Other
Rwfa: Roger Williams, a Brief Biography
Site built and maintained by descendants of Roger Williams. It contains lots of interesting facts about the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, and describes how his views on religion shaped the early US government.
Brown University
What Did You Do in the War Grandma?
High school students interview women who lived during WWII. What did they do, how did they feel about the war, what were their perceptions? Very interesting reading.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Rhode Island
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Rhode Island including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Rhode Island State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Rhode Island including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, King Philip's War, and the American Revolution.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Anne Hutchinson
The National Women's Hall of Fame honors Anne Hutchinson for her early advocation for religious freedom in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
Other
Civil War Rosters: Rhode Island Links
Contains links information about Rhode Island's involvement in the Civil War. Includes links on the First Rhode Island Light Artillery and the Second Rhode Island.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Roger Williams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Roger Williams, a Puritan dissident and leader of the Rhode Island Colony.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: New England Colonies
Article explores the religion, government, economics, and history of the New England colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Rhode Island
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Rhode Island."
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Rhode Island
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Rhode Island."