Rhode+Island

=__Rhode Island__= =rhode island flag=

the capital of Rhode Island is **Providence **
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The state of Rhode Island during the American civil war as with all of New England remained loyal to the union. Rhode Island furnished 25,236 fighting men to the union army, of which1,685 died.
=== Roger Williams felt that people should not be persecuted for their religious practices. In his view the government should not force people to worship in a certain way. Williams also believed it was wrong for settlers to take land away from the natives. ===

Its land area is 1,045 square miles (2706 km2), but its total area is significantly larger.
=== Rhode Island covers an area of approximately 1,545 square miles (4,002 km2) and is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Stephen Hopkins signed the declaration of Independence for Rhode Island. ===

===· ( 11524) Giovanni de Verrazano explored Narragansett Bay and coastline ===