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Roger Williams establishes Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island becomes the thirteenth state to ratify the U.S Constitution.
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In Rhode Island, Samuel Slater opens the first Mechanized Textile Mill ever to be built.
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The Law is changed so that immigrants can vote in statewide elections without owning any property.
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The Narragansett Indians regain their Land.
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Rhode Island becomes the first stae to win a lawsuit against companies that made dangerous led paint.
