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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.
To learn more about this episode and more go to The Story of Rhode Island website
By Kevin Padula5
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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.
To learn more about this episode and more go to The Story of Rhode Island website

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