Rhode Island became the first of the Thirteen Colonies to renounce its allegiance to the British Crown On May 4, 1776. Yet, It was the 13th and last state to ratify the Constitution on May 29, 1790. As a colony, the state enacted the first law prohibiting slavery in North America on May 18, 1652.Rhode Island's official nickname is The Ocean State, a reference to the fact that the state has several large bays and inlets that amount to about 14% of its total area.
Rhode Island has a fascinating and rich history, one that we believe many tourists will want to learn before travelling there. Having knowledge before travelling, enhances the enjoyment of travel and keeps people talking about their trip long after it's over.
Are you involved in tourism in Rhode Island? Make sure you purchase the Flash-Card Rhode Island domain name before somebody else does! It will lead users to the Flash-Card Mania Web APP for users to learn about Rhode Island. It's part of our Flash-Card Travel project.
