Rhode+Island

The Rhode Island colony When did it begin? The Rhode Island colony was established in 1636. Who began it? Roger Williams was the one who established Rhode Island colony. Why was Rhode Island begun? Rhode Island was begun because William Blackstone was forced away because of his religious beliefs so he went to Rhode Island. Where did it begin? Rhode Island began in Providence. Who was in Rhode Island before European arrival? Long before European arrival the Narragansett lived there. They were the most powerful group in the area. They ruled many other small tribes. What is special about it? What is special about it is that it was settled by people wanting religious freedom.