Rhode Island

Why was the nickname Little Rhody chosen for Rhode Island?

• The roadrunner is Rhode Island’s state bird.

• The rhododendron is Rhode Island’s state flower.

• Rhode Island is the smallest state in the Union.

• There are many roads in Rhode Island.

Roger Williams is an important part of Rhode Island’s history because

• he was the rst European to visit Rhode Island

• he discovered gold in Rhode Island

• he discovered gold in Rhode Island

• he established Rhode Island’s rst permanent settlement

Which phrase about Roger Williams best shows that he felt strongly about his beliefs?

• ...refused to be quiet about it...

• ...traveled in search of religious freedom...

• ...gave him food and shelter...

• ...began building a town...

Rhode Island was the site of the rst synagogue. Which religion uses a synagogue?

• Catholic

• Protestant

• Christian

• Jewish

Why was Anne Hutchinson arrested in Massachusetts?

• She robbed a bank

• She killed someone.

• She spoke out about her beliefs.

• She was delivering babies.

After reading about Anne Hutchinson’s religious beliefs, you get the idea that –

• she believed that women could be just as active in church leadership as men

• she believed only men should lead church services

• she agreed with the laws of the Puritan church

• she believed that women should keep quiet and take care of their children

What did the leaders of the Puritan church believe about men and women?

• They believed that women were smarter than men.

• They believed that men and women were equal.

• They believed that men were smarter than women.

• They believed that women should study hard to be as smart as men.