- Rhode Island is the ___ state in the United States. North to
south it measures 77km [48 miles], and east to west it measures 60km [37
- Rhode Island ___ an island. It has land borders with Connecticut
a. would never
b. is not actually
c. can't been
- The Rhode Island state flower is the violet. The Rhode Island
state bird is the Rhode Island Red Hen. Rhode Island is the ___ state to
have a chicken as its state bird.
- Rhode Island was created by a ___ of exiles from Boston. They
were banned for protesting the religious intolerance of the Puritans in
Boston. Rhode Island was the first colony to welcome both Jews and
- Rhode Island was the first American colony to declare
independence from Great Britain in May 4, 1776. Rhode Island ___ to
approve the American Constitution and take part in the new government
until Congress agreed to add a bill of rights. RI was the last colony to
sign the Constitution on May 29, 1790.
- Many people enjoy ___ in department stores. In 1953, the first
discount department store in the United States opened in Cumberland,
Rhode Island, named "Ann and Hope." The name was from a famous sailing
ship, which was named for the wives of important early Rhode Islanders.
- Golf is a very ___ sport. Rhode Island was home to the first open
golf tournament (1895).
c. hand some
- Knives, forks and spoons ___ are called silverware. The largest
manufacturer of silverware in the world is in Providence, Rhode Island.
The plant started in the early 1800's.
- There is a notable toy company in Providence, RI. Two brothers,
Henry and Helal Hassenfeld, founded Hassenfeld Brothers in 1923. The
name was too long, so they ___ it to Hasbro. A. shorted
- The Hasbro company makes many distinguished toys and games. A
famous toy is Mr. Potato Head. A popular game is "Monopoly". Another
word that means "famous" is ___.