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Many of the settlers in Connecticut came from the Netherlands. The first colony in what is now Connecticut was named New Netherland. Other settlers and colonists in Connecticut were from England.
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∙ 6y agoThey were Dutch. First landing in 1614 (Adriaen Block), followed in 1625 by the Dutch West India Company. People that had problems with the church in Massachusettes moved to Rhode Island.
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∙ 14y agoIt was established by England.
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Why did people come to Rhode Island?
people came to Rhode Island for religious freedom and to separate from Massachusetts church.
Why did people chose to come to Rhode Island?
For religious freedom
Where did the rhode in Rhode Island come from?
Rhode is also a Greek island: its name meaning "Rose".
Were there slaves in colonial Rhode Island?
No there wasn't slavery in Rhode Island. Rhode Island was started as a colony for unconventional people in the colonies.
What are people called in Rhode Island?
Rhode Islanders.
How did Roger Williams come up with the name Rhode Island?
no one really knows, but rhode island means red island in dutch
What do you call someone from Rhode Island?
The people from Rhode Island are called Rhode Islanders.I have something to say.Who wouldn't now that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man people don't have a brain these days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What did the Indians teach colonial Rhode Island people?
They tought them how to survive in the Rhode Island area.
How many people visit Rhode Island per year?
about 20,0000 people visit rhode island per year.
Which colony let people of all faith worship freely?
Which English colony in North America was the first to offer complete religious freedom to its settlers?
Did anyone famous come from Rhode Island?
Caitlin Danielle Ford, the famous Latin American dancer, is from Rhode Island
Where did the settlers come from in Rh-ode Island S's?
where did the settlers come from in the 1700's rhode island
