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Rhode Island
1.Year of statehood – May 29, 1730/ 13th of the 13 states to ratify the constitution.
2. Populations-1730: Census taken; population 17,935. 1748: Census taken; population 32,773. 1755: Census taken; population 40,414. 1774: Census taken; population 57,707. 1840: Population over 100,000. 1910: Population over 540,000. Now it is 1,003, 464 ppl
3. Capital- Providence/ pop. Of 173,618
4. Motto- “Hope”
5. Bird- a rooster “Rhode Island Red”
6. Flower- Violet
7. Tree- Maple Tree
8. Song Title- “Rhode Island’s it For Me” Written By: Charlie Hall Music By: Maria Day Arranged By: Kathryn Chester:
Chorus
I’ve been to every state we have,
and I think I’m inclined to say
that Rhody stole my heart:
You can keep the forty-nine.
Herring gulls that dot the sky,
blue waves that paint the rocks,
water rich with Neptune’s life,
the boats that line the docks.
I see the lighthouse flickering
to help the sailors see.
There’s a place for everyone:
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
I love the fresh October days,
the buzz on College Hill,
art that moves an eye to tear,
a jewelers special skill.
Icicles refract the sun,
snow falling gracefully.
Some search for a place that’s warm:
Rhode Island’s It for Me!
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
The skyline piercing Providence,
the State House dome so rare.
residents who speak their minds;
no longer unaware!
Roger Williams would be proud to see his colony,
so don’t sell short this precious port:
Rhode Island’s It for Me!
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;