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    Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, known as the "Ocean State". Key facts about Rhode Island include that it was the 13th state, with the motto of "Hope". The state bird is the Rhode Island Red Hen, state tree is the Red Maple, and state rock is Cumberlandite Rock. Providence is the capital and largest city of Rhode Island.

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    Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, known as the "Ocean State". Key facts about Rhode Island include that it was the 13th state, with the motto of "Hope". The state bird is the Rhode Island Red Hen, state tree is the Red Maple, and state rock is Cumberlandite Rock. Providence is the capital and largest city of Rhode Island.

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    Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, known as the "Ocean State". Key facts about Rhode Island include that it was the 13th state, with the motto of "Hope". The state bird is the Rhode Island Red Hen, state tree is the Red Maple, and state rock is Cumberlandite Rock. Providence is the capital and largest city of Rhode Island.

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    Rhode Island

    13th State
    State Motto:
    “Hope”
    State Flag State Bird: State Tree:
    Rhode Island Red Hen Red Maple

    State Rock: Cumberlandite Rock

    State Mammal: None

    State Song: “Rhode Island’s It for Me”

    State Facts:
    Gained Statehood: May 29, 1790 • Rhode Island’s name came from the Mediterranean
    Island Rhodes or from the Dutch words “Roodt
    State Capital: Providence Eylandt”, meaning “red island”.
    • Rhode Island is the smallest state.
    State Abbreviation: RI • Providence is the world’s largest manufacturer of
    silverware.
    Largest City: Providence (pop. • The official name of the state is the “State of Rhode
    160,728) Island and Providence Plantations.”

    Nickname: The Ocean State Historical Facts:


    First inhabitants were Narragansett and Wampanoag.
    Total Area: 1,545 square miles 1524 – Verranzano sailed into Narragansett Bay
    • Land Area: 1,045 sq. miles 1636 – Roger Williams founded Providence
    • Water Area: 500 sq. miles 1647 – Four towns combined into Rhode Island colony
    1652 – Rhode Island passed the 1st law against slavery in
    Population: 1,048,319 (12/00 census) North America
    1776 – Rhode Island declared independence from Great
    Major Industries: fashion jewelry, Britain
    fabricated metal products, electronic 1791 – Slater built the 1st water powered textile mill in
    equipment, machinery, rubber, Pawtucket
    silverware 1820’s – Many immigrants moved into Rhode Island to work
    in various industries
    Major Agriculture: nursery stock, 1883 – U.S. Navy opened Newport Naval Station
    vegetables, dairy products, eggs, 1938 – Hurricane killed 258; caused $100 million in damage
    chicken
    Famous Rhode Islanders:
    Major Waterways: Atlantic Ocean, • Roger Williams – puritan leader
    Connecticut River, Narragansett Bay • Harry Anderson - actor

    Major Cities: Providence, Warwick,


    Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket

    Highest Point: Jerimoth Hill-812 ft.


    State Flower: State Landmarks: Tourist Attractions:
    Major Sports Teams: Pawtucket Red
    Violet Historic Buildings Island Beaches
    Sox (IL), Providence Bruins (AHL),
    and Churches
    College: Brown Bears

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