Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?
2. When was Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations built?
3. How big is Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?
4. What is the capital of Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?
5. What language do people speak in Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?
6. What is Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations known for?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?Eastern coast of North America, centered around Narragansett Bay
2. When was Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations built?1636 by Roger Williams, with subsequent settlements joining
3. How big is Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?Approximately 1,300 square miles (colony size)
4. What is the capital of Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?Providence
5. What language do people speak in Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations?English
6. What is Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations known for?Pioneering religious freedom, separation of church and state, and radical self-governance

Separation of Church and State: The principle that government and religious institutions should be independent of each other.
Royal Charter: A formal document issued by a monarch granting specific rights and powers to a colony or entity.
Pluralism: A condition in which multiple distinct groups or peoples are united in a larger political body.