Rhode ISland

Important dates

• 1636 - Becomes a colony
• 1769 - Commits one of the first acts of rebellion
• 1774 - First colony to prohibit importation of slavery
• May 29, 1790 - Becomes a state

State symbols

• State Bird:  Rhode Island Red
• State Flower - Viola
• State Fish - Striped Bass
• State Tree - Red Maple

famous people

• Michaela McManus - Law&Order SVU
• Kali Rocha - Liv & Maddie
• Deborah Messing - Will and Grace
• Blu Cantrell - singer

natural resources

• Wood
• Water
• Fruit
• Fish
• Lobster

Famous landmarks

• John Brown's house
• Smith's Castle
• The Breakers - Vanderbilt's Summer Home
• Fort Adams
• Brown University

state flag

• The current flag was adopted in 1897
• White background
• Gold anchor is a symbol of hope
• 13 stars represent the 13 colonies
• State Motto is:

A Special thanks to

• http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/
• http://www.robinsonlibrary.com/
• http://www.50states.com
• wiki.answers.com