Rhode Island - Revolution, Independence, Colonialism
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Colonial Rhode Island
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Newport, Rhode Island during the Revolution - Rare & Antique Maps
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The Battle of Rhode Island - Occupation of Newport
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Dedicated to the American Revolutionary War Infantryman Historical Marker
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May 4, 1776: Rhode Island Independence Day - New England Historical Society
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Rhode Island is the first state to declare independence - May 4, 1776
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Revolutionary War - Timeline, Facts & Battles
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New Hampshire's role in Revolutionary War
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America's First Black Regiment Gained Their Freedom by Fighting Against the British
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Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations - Wikipedia
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Rhode Island – The Ocean State – Legends of America
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American Revolution Facts American Battlefield Trust