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    Rhode Island

    Which Rhode Islander was George Washington's second-in-command during the Revolutionary War?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Nathaniel Greene. General Nathaniel Greene was considered to be the most competent of the Revolutionary War commanders.

    What RI village, settled in 1642, which is the site of the Gaspee Days, is one of the oldest villages in New England?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Pawtuxet. Pawtuxet is located between Cranston and Warwick and is the site of the annual Gaspee Days celebration which commemorate the burning of the British ship, The Gaspee.

    What is the state motto of Rhode Island?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Hope.

    What is the name of the oldest synagogue in North America, founded in Newport, RI?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Touro Synagogue. Touro Synagogue was founded in 1763 by Portuguese Jews, and is the oldest synagogue in North America. One of its many distinguished visitors was George Washington.

    What is the name of the 'temporary' hut invented in RI for the Navy?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Quonset Hut. The Quonset Hut was developed at Quonset Point, a US Navy base, during World War II as a temporary building made from sheet metal.

    What is the highest point in the State of Rhode Island at 812 feet?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Jerimoth Hill.

    What is Rhode Island's unofficial state flower?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Violet.

    The oldest Roman Catholic parish in RI is St. Mary's Church in Newport, where John and Jackie Kennedy were married. When was it founded?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      1828.

    RI is the home of the first discount department store in the USA. What is the name of this store?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      Ann and Hope. Ann and Hope was the model that Sam Walton used for his Walmart stores. Unfortunately, Ann and Hope announced it was closing all its stores in 2001 and opening one discount outlet, ending this pioneer of discount. Woolworth's was a five and dime -- not a department store.

    Rhode Island was the first of the 13 colonies to declare its independence from England in 1776. When is RI Independence Day?Historical Rhode Island (rmatera)

      May 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhode Island

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    • Three garrulous musicians met at the Rhode Island School of Design in the early 1970s to go on and form what quirky pop group? ( goto )


    • What famous actor who played one of Marlon Brando's sons in "The Godfather" was arrersted and served a short time in a Rhode Island prison? ( goto )


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