Rhode Island Colony
Founded: 1636 by Roger Williams
Freedom of religion
Economy:
Agriculture - Livestock, Dairy, Fishing
Manufacturing - Lumber
Geography:
A lot of Rhode Island is was mainly wooded areas. Hills were in the north and west and towards the south you have lowlands. There are also salt ponds and lagoons.
Government:
Rhode Island was a democracy and gave religious freedom.
Celebrity/Important Residents:
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson.
Religion:
Had a mixture of religions that included Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and Jews.
Residency requirements:
Must accept other religions.
Target Resident(s):
People who wanted freedom of religion.
Founding documents:
None
Freedom of religion
Economy:
Agriculture - Livestock, Dairy, Fishing
Manufacturing - Lumber
Geography:
A lot of Rhode Island is was mainly wooded areas. Hills were in the north and west and towards the south you have lowlands. There are also salt ponds and lagoons.
Government:
Rhode Island was a democracy and gave religious freedom.
Celebrity/Important Residents:
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson.
Religion:
Had a mixture of religions that included Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and Jews.
Residency requirements:
Must accept other religions.
Target Resident(s):
People who wanted freedom of religion.
Founding documents:
None