rhode island Flashcards
Name the two Native American tribes that settled in Rhode Island.
Narragansett and Wampanoag
Who founded the colony of Rhode Island? Why?
Giovanni da Verrazano and he wanted freedom of religon
Why did Rhode Island wait so long to sign the constitution?
Because they wanted the bill of rights t be included to the constitution.
What is Rhode Island’s nickname?
Ocean state
Why do you think it got this nickname?
By being near the ocean
Which two states border Rhode Island?
Massacets and connecticut
What body of water borders Rhode Island to the south?
Atlantic ocean
What are the names of the two regions that Rhode Island is divided into?
South and east
What is Rhode Island’s highest point? Which region is this point located in?
Jerimoth hill new england up land
What are some common animals in Rhode Island?
Black bears, beavers,minks,otters and raccoons
Mullein is a common plant in RI. What is its other name?
Cowboy toilet paper
What is considered Rhode Island’s most important natural resource? Why?
Fish and soil. ocean
What is Rhode Island’s state bird?
Rhode island red
What is Rhode Island’s state flower?
Violet
What is Rhode Island’s state tree?
Red mapple
What is Rhode Island’s motto?
hope
What is the capital of Rhode Island?
providence
When did Rhode Island become a state?
5/29/1790
may 29 1790
What is the name of the Bay along the coast of Rhode Island?
Narragansett bay
Name three islands that are part of Rhode Island.
Prudence, conanict and aquidneck bay.
