Rhode Island, founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, became a haven for religious freedom and separation of church and state. In 1790, it was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
The Narragansett Nation is an Algonquian-speaking people who have lived for thousands of years in what is now Rhode Island and parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Known for their skill in farming, fishing, and diplomacy, they played a major role in regional history before and after European contact.
The Rhode Island Colony was founded by Roger Williams in 1636 as a refuge for those seeking religious freedom and separation of church and state. It became known for its tolerance, democratic principles, and peaceful relations with Native Americans.
King Phillip's war was a brutal conflict between Native American tribes in New England and English colonists from 1675 to 1676, led by Wampanoag chief Metacom, known to the english as King Phillip.
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was a conflict between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain, resulting in the colonies gaining independence. It began with growing tensions over British taxation and governance and ended with the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the United States as a sovereign nation.
The Declaration of Independence
- The Declaration of Independence is a historic document written in 1776 that explained why the American colonies chose to break away from British rule. It stated that all people have rights and that governments must have the consent of the governed to be legitimate.
The Battle of Newport (1778) marked the first time French and American forces fought together against the British, but despite their efforts, the British maintained control of Newport, highlighting the challenges of coordination between the two allied forces.
The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states that seceded to form the Confederacy, primarily over the issues of slavery and states’ rights. It resulted in the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery, but at the cost of over 600,000 lives.
