Welcome to Rhode Island!

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  1. 3. Rhode Island was the ______ of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution and to become a state.
  2. 6. The nickname of Rhode Island is the "_____" State.
  3. 9. This famous children's toy can be seen on some Rhode Island license plates.
  4. 10. Rhode Island is home to the _____ Hall of Fame.
  5. 11. Rhode Island is well-known as the _______ state in the US.
  6. 13. America's Cup is a famous sailing ______ race that began in 1851.
  7. 16. Journalist Anderson ________ is a famous Vanderbilt descendent.
  8. 18. The "_______" was a summer cottage for the Vanderbilts in Newport.
  9. 19. The number of US Presidents that were born in Rhode Island.
  10. 20. 59% of Rhode Island is covered by this type of green ecological system.
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  1. 1. Roger _______ founded Rhode Island on principles of religious freedom and separation of church and state.
  2. 2. Type of border Rhode Island shares with New York State.
  3. 4. What Rhode Islanders call a water fountain.
  4. 5. Providence RI has the most _____ shops per capita in the US.
  5. 7. Rhode Island's founder also established the first _______ church in 1638.
  6. 8. Rhode Island was the first colony to abolish ________ in 1652.
  7. 12. There are 21 of these on the coasts of Rhode Island.
  8. 14. Rhode Island state bird is the "Rhode Island Red _______.
  9. 15. The Rhode Island motto.
  10. 17. People who come to Rhode Island to view fall foliage are called "Leaf ________" by the locals.