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Rhode Island was Founded
Providence was founded as Rhode Island settlement by Roger Williams -
Samuel Gorton founded Shawomet
Samuel Gorton founded Shawmet, Rhode Islands fourth settlement. The town was named Warwick a few years later in honor of the Earl of Warwick -
Seal of Colony
Seal of Colony "Mattoe Rhode Island and Providence, with the word HOPE over the head of anker. -
The Battle of the Narraganset
The decisive battle in King Philip's War was fought against the Narraganset. -
Declared its Independance
The colony declared its independence -
Evacuated by British
British forces evacuated Rhode Island in October of the Revolutionary War -
Emancipation act passed
Emancipation act passed providing for gradual abolition of slavery. All children after March 1, 1784 were free -
Rhode Island being tollerant
Rhode Island has been very tollerant of different from its statehood -
Refused to Participate
Rhode Island refused to participate in the war of 1812 -
Flag Established
State flag established