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helpmepleaz
helpmepleaz
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High School - 9th Grade

What are the positives of living in Rhode Island in the 1600s?

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Posted by helpmepleaz on Wednesday October 1, 2008 at 4:44 PM and tagged with 1600s, founding, history, rhode island.

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  1. reidalot
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    Rhode Island was considered a transcultural state in that it was a place where all people came together culturally, including the native tribes. Roger Williams was noted for maintaining peace among the tribes throughout New England. This was a great attraction for settlers. Also, Rhode Island began as a place where settlers could escape the Puritan oligarchy, a safe haven.

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    Posted by reidalot on Thursday October 2, 2008 at 8:12 AM