1699 - 1763 | During the late 17th and early 18th century, Governor Samuel Cranston makes a series of changes to Rhode Island, enabling it to become an economic powerhouse.

My Favorite Books on this Topic:

Rhode Island: A History by William McLoughlin

Colonial Rhode Island: A History by Sydney V. James

Rhode Island's Founders: From Settlement to Statehood by Patrick T. Conley

*Map image from Rhode Island Boundaries by John H Cady.

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