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	Rhode Island article - Rhode Island State nickname Other U.S. States Capitol Providence Providence - What-Means.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rhode Island (pronounced "Rode Island") is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the United States Constitution (May 29, 1790) and did so only under the threat of being declared a foreign nation and having its exports taxed.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, on the southwest by New York (sea border), and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Rhode_Island (683 words)

	Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rhode (pronounced "Road") Island is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen original American colonies that declared independence against British rule to begin the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
		Rhode Island was one of the Northern colonies (aka "New England" colonies).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhode_Island (1893 words)

	Encyclopedia: Flag of Maine
		The flag of Alabama was adopted by the on February 16, 1895.
		The flag of North Carolina is defined by law as follows That the flag of North Carolina shall consist of a blue union, containing in the center thereof a white star with the letter N in gilt on the left and the letter C in gilt on the right of...
		The flag of Texas is defined by law as follows The state flag consists of a rectangle with a width to length ratio of two to three containing: (1) a blue vertical stripe one-third the entire length of the flag wide, and two equal horizontal stripes, the upper stripe...
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag-of-Maine (1204 words)

	Rhode Island (U.S.)
		One of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is represented by a star and a stripe on the 13 star U.S. flags.
		THE flag of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations as it presently exists was formally adopted by the General Assembly at the January Session of 1897.
		According to Section 42-4-1 of Rhode Island General Laws, "The arms of the state are a golden anchor on a blue field, and the motto thereof is the word 'Hope.'" This blazon was officially adopted by the General Assembly in 1881, effective 1 February 1882.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-ri.html (988 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rhode Island
		The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, one of the thirteen original colonies, is in extent of territory (land area, 1054 square miles), the smallest state in the American union.
		It includes the Island of Rhode Island, Block Island, and the lands adjacent to Narragansett Bay, bounded on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Connecticut.
		The population of Rhode Island in 1708 was 7181.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/13020a.htm (4696 words)

	Flag of Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Rhode Island consists of an anchor (a symbol for hope) surrounded by thirteen stars for the original 13 colonies (and Rhode Island's status as the 13th state to ratify the Constitution).
		A blue ribbon below the anchor bears the state's motto: "Hope." The flag of the State of Rhode Island as it presently exists was formally adopted in 1897.
		Flags of the inhabited insular areas and the Federal district
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Rhode_Island (142 words)

	Rhode Island History, USGenWeb Project
		The island on which Newport is located is also called Rhode Island, and both the state and this island might have been named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes, possibly because of the shape of the island.
		Rhode Island's political and economic life was dominated by mill-owners until well into the 20th century, when competition from the South resulted in a continuing decline in the state's textile industry.
		In 1786 Rhode Island farmers burned their grain, dumped their milk, and left their apples to rot in the orchards in a farm strike directed against Providence and Newport merchants who refused to accept the paper money that had depreciated to the point of being virtually worthless.
	www.rootsweb.com /~rigenweb/history.html (859 words)

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		One of the original 13 states, Rhode Island owes its anme to the Dutch navigator, Adrian Block, who on first sighting it in 1614 called it Roade Eylant (Dutch for Red Island) because of the red clay on its shores.
		Rhode Island continued her duties attached to the Atlantic Fleet up to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914.
		She transferred the division flag to New Jersey 1 August in the periodic rotation of additi onal flag duties among units of her division.
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	These United States - Rhode Island Flags
		Rhode Island was the third of the original thirteen colonies to formally adopt a state flag; New Jersey and New York had done so the previous year.
		Although the flag was not officially adopted until 1897, elements of the flag had been flown by Rhode Islanders dating back to the American Revolution when the colors white and blue were carried by regiments from the state.
		The stars representing the 13 original states were also used on flags of the Continental Regiments from Rhode Island during the Revolution, and similar banners were used during the War of 1812 and the Mexican War.
	www.theseunitedstates.com /flags/rhodeislandf.html (249 words)

	Encyclopedia: Flag of Iowa
		The flag of Iowa consists of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red, reflecting Iowa's history as part of the French Louisiana Territory.
		The image of a bald eagle with a long ribbon reading "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain", taken from the state seal, is centered in the middle white stripe.
		Iowa The flags of the U.S. states exhibit a wide variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as widely different styles and design principles.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag-of-Iowa (1130 words)

	Rhode Island State Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rhode Island ratified the U.S. Constitution on 1790 as the 13th State.
		Rhode Island troops in the Revolutionary War carried flags of white with an anchor and thirteen stars.
		Rhode Island state flags, flag decals, and Rhode Island state deal decals are available from FlagLine.com.
	www.foundingfathers.info /state-flags/Rhode-Island-flag.html (112 words)

	Rhode Island - Information, Maps, Facts, What to do, Links, and much more.
		Rhode Island (pronounced "Road Island") is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		It originally consisted of the mainland Providence Plantations, which was originally all part of the town of Providence, and Rhode Island (also known as Aquidneck Island), on which the city of Newport, and the towns Middletown, and Portsmouth are located.
		Rhode Island's 1999 total gross state product was $33 billion, placing it 45th in the nation.
	www.forwardingsite.com /places/rhode-island.html (742 words)

	Rhode Island Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The flag of Rhode Island boast its beautiful and extensive coastline with the image of a golden anchor with thirteen golden stars.
		The current Rhode Island flag was adopted in 1797, just twenty-one years after Rhode Island declared independence as a colony.
		The flags are expertly crafted using 100% heavyweight, 200 denier nylon bunting specially treated to resist sun and chemical deterioration.
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	colony flag island rhode
		Rhode Island State symbols and flag liberal charter was granted by King Charles II to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the anchor was again chosen for the seal
		Flags, Facts and Symbols of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and the USA States by King Charles II to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the anchor was again
		The Rhode Island flag of 188201897 was royal blue with the anchor...
	www.rhodeisland-bookmarks.com /colony_flag_island_rhode.html (457 words)

	Serebella Contents Flag of Portugal---Flag of Taiwan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Island off the coast of mainland China, also known as Formosa
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	Historical Flags - Rhode Island Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In Rhode Island the anchor has been used as a state symbol ever since 1647 which is evident in the current State flag.
		The anchor represents Rhode Island's seafaring activities and the thirteen stars, the original thirteen colonies.
		The Rhode Island Regiments served at the Battles of Brandywine, Trenton and Yorktown.
	www.anyflag.com /history/rhodereg.htm (86 words)

	Rhode Island State Flag - About the Rhode Island State Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM
		lmost 90 years after Rhode Island became the last of the original thirteen colonies to form a union, the General Assembly of the state adopted an official design for a state flag.
		The colors and design of the flag date back to colonial times and the original establishment of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations under King Charles II of England.
		Purchase Rhode Island State Flags: You may purchase quality state flags from the United States Flag Store.
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/ri_flag.htm (362 words)

	Rhode Island State Flag
		We stock the Rhode Island State flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
		Rhode Island state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic...
		Rhode Island state stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
	www.united-states-flag.com /state-rhode-island.html (550 words)

	American Flag & Gift > U.S. State Flags > Rhode Island
		Rhode Island is one of the original 13 states.
		Also known as "Little Rhody", it is the smallest in size with the longest official name "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." The anchor has been recognized as a symbol of hope for centuries and has been used on Rhode Islands flags since the Colonial days.
		White and blue flags were carried by Rhode Island soldiers beginning in Revolutionary war times.
	www.anyflag.com /state/rhode.htm (161 words)

	U.S. Navy Battleships - USS Rhode Island (BB 21) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rhode Island underwent extensive shakedown and acceptance trials on the U.S. east coast between Hampton Roads and Boston before being assigned to Division 2, Squadron 1, Atlantic Fleet 1 January 1907.
		She transferred the division flag to New Jersey 1 August in the periodic rotation of additional flag duties among units of her division.
		The battleship flew the flag of the Commander-in- Chief, Reserve Force, Atlantic Fleet, from 24 June 1916 to 28 September.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/ships/battleships/rhodeisland/bb17-ri.html (850 words)

	Rhode Island's State Flag & Seal (Geobopological Survey) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		n 1897, Rhode Island became the third of the original thirteen colonies to formally adopt a state flag.
		The colors white and blue were used in flags carried by Rhode Island regiments during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War.
		The stars which represent the thirteen original states were also used on flags of Rhode Island regiments during the Revolution.
	www.geobop.com /world/NA/US/RI/Flag.htm (225 words)

	Rhode Island State Symbols
		The Rhode Island Red is a type of hen or chicken.
		Rhode Islanders feel the Red Maple adds to the beauty of their forest during all seasons, especially in the autumn.
		The flag's colors, white and blue, are the same colors flown by Rhode Island soldiers' during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War.
	library.thinkquest.org /CR0212420/risym.htm (467 words)

	Rhode Island in TutorGig Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Rhode Island General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
		USstatesmusic Rhode Island is a US state state of the United States, located in the New England region..., Rhode Island in 1733.
		Rhode Island schools Note The schools of Providence County, Rhode Island Providence County, Rhode Island, United States USA are in a separate table Providence County, Rhode Island schools High schools..
	www.tutorgig.com /es/Rhode+Island (1006 words)

	Rhode Island Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
		Rhode Island's official flag was adopted in 1897.
		A blue ribbon is under the anchor and reads, "HOPE." The anchor was first adopted as a seal for Rhode Island in 1647, when the four original towns of Rhode Island (Providence, Warwick, Portsmouth, and Newport) united under a single charter.
		Rhode Island was the 13th state in the USA; it became a state in 1790.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/rhodeisland/rhodeislandflag.shtml (161 words)

	Flag of Rhode Island
		All seams are double-stitched and or fly ends have either 4- 6 rows of double-stitching for durability.
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	Definition of rhode island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It is located in [[Providence County, Rhode IslandProvidence County]] and is the second largest cit...
		1:...'''Rhode Island Red''' is the state bird of Rhode Island.
		2:...stars for the original [[13 colonies]] (and Rhode Island's status as the 13th state to ratify the [[United...
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	NCBuy: Rhode Island Travel Reference
		Williams believed in the importance of liberty of conscience, which became an important principle in the founding of Rhode Island and ultimately in the founding of the United States.
		Rhode Island is the 13th of the original states of the Union (1790).
		Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States.
	www.ncbuy.com /travel/discover/us_ri.html (360 words)

	flag island picture rhode
		Picture : Rhode Island flag and seal (Home Article: Rhode Island) On the state flag, adopted in 1897, 13 stars represent the original 13 colonies.
		Rhode Island's Flag Printout/Quiz Read about and answer questions on the flag of Rhode Island.
		Geobop's report on Rhode Island's state flag and seal (Geobopological Survey) the thirteen original states.
	www.rhodeisland-bookmarks.com /flag_island_picture_rhode.html (341 words)

	Rhode Island Regiment (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		On page 8, is the "Flag of the First Rhode Island Regiment, Continental Line." The colors are listed as "White field, stars, letters; light blue canton, scroll." The narrative for the flag says:
		The flag now surviving in Rhode Island is 36 x 23" in size, however, smaller than the normal regimental flag."
		On page 9, is the "Flag of the Second Rhode Island Regiment, Continental Line." The colors are listed as "White field, letters; light blue canton, anchor; dark blue rope, scroll, outline of stars; yellow stars."
	www.fotw.net /flags/us-rirgt.html (181 words)

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