Narragansett Bay. These communities united, and in King Charles II of England granted them a royal charter, providing for a greater degree of self-government than any other colony in the New World and authorizing the continuation of freedom of religion.
The early s was a period of prosperity for Rhode Island. Farming and sea trading became profitable businesses. Providence and Newport were among the busiest ports in the New World. Despite making profits from the slave trade, Rhode Island was the first colony to prohibit the importation of slaves.
Wildflowers include bulbous buttercup, black-eyed Susan, oxeye daisy, mountain laurel, and mullein, also known as cowboy toilet paper—so named because of its soft leaves that can come in handy! Fried clam cakes, clam chowder, steamers steamed clams , and stuffed clams are favorite snacks. All rights reserved. Personality Quizzes. Funny Fill-In. Amazing Animals. Weird But True! Party Animals. Try This! Explore More. Sakonnet River flows from the Atlantic 14 miles into Rhode Island.
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