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In 1631, Roger Williams is banished from Massachusetts forever for advocating
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Roger Williams, after being banished from Massachusetts, visits Ousamequin because he had nowhere else to go
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Roger Williams and Ann Hutchinson create a brand new colony called Rhode Island
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William Coddington and 18 other people killed for religious reasons. They spoke up about non-religious freedom and were executed
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The Portsmouth compact was signed in 1638. Signed on March 7th, It was in the settlement of Portsmouth when signed, you can also tell because of its name.
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They made two new settlements named Portsmouth and Newport, which were eventually combined into the Rhode Island Plantation
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In 1640, the Magistrate Government was officially shut down. Magistrate meaning high power of government.
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The Patent of 1643 was created which helped out Rhode Island by a long shot. It was signed on March 17th, 1643
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King Charles II granted The Royal Charter of Rhode Island
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Sir Edmund Andros became the Governor of Rhode Island. The colonists did not like this option, however.
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Rhode Island decides to not get involved with the War of 1812
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Women weavers from Pawtucket strike Rhode Island. (I swear, this isn't a joke)
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Constitutional changed forced upon by Dorr Rebellion
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Used State Constitution in Rhode Island
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First train in Rhode Island went through
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Rhode Island citizens fight in the Civil War
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The abolishment of segregation because of race ends in Rhode Island
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New telephone tested by President Rutherford Hayes
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A new college in Rhode Island opens up
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A mansion built for Cornelius Vanderbilt is finally finished
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“Bloodless Revolution” takes place. Democrats take Republican dominance in house and senate
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The 300 year anniversary of Rhode Island is celebrated. Rhode Island was created in 1636.
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Hurricane Carol strikes Rhode Island
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Major flooding in Rhode Island takes place in 1955
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The first Air conditioning Mall opens in Rhode Island
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Tall Ships Regatta takes place in Rhode Island
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The worst blizzard known takes place in Rhode Island
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In 1980, history was changed in Rhode Island by Claudine Schneider becoming the first lady to be elected into congress.
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In 1989, a 500 foot tanker spills thousands upon thousands of oil in the water.
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In 1996, a tug towing barge caught fire and oil spilled out, thus contaminating the water around this area
