Rhode+Island

**Rhode Island** by: K. H.

** History **

Rhode Island maybe the smallest state but it has the biggest attractions. The nickname is the Ocean State or Little Rhody. It's nicknamed this because one it's the smallest states in the United States and it is surrounded by water on one side. The states motto is "//Hope.//" The motto is hope because the anchor that is on the flag was an early Christian symbol of the cross and for them reprsented hope. Rhode Island applied for statehood in May 29th, 1790. It was the 14th state to join the Union. The state flower is the Violet and the state bird is the Rhode Island Red Hen. The state tree is the Red Maple Tree.

In 1675, there was a war between the colonists and the natives. The colonists couldn't pronounce Metacom, the native's name, so they gave the name King Philip to Metacom. And Metacom was the leader of the tribe, so the war was called King Philip's War. Most of the towns were burned down. In, 1774 people relalized that having slaves was wrong. So they started banning the importation. They started making plans to outlaw slavery by not buying slaves. Rhode Island quickly declared its independence from Great Britain in May 4th, 1776. When Rhode Island was waiting for independence the colonists burned the British ships. Just for freedom hundreds of Rhode Island colonists went to fight for their freedom and so did a large group of freed slaves. 1790, Rhode Island became the 13th. State. Then, in 1971 the income tax on things started to increce rapidly. More than half the state raisd their taxes around 2.5 to .5 percent income tax.

I would like to go to Rhode Island because I love going around to see all different kinds of places. I have never been to Rhode Island so I think it would be great to go see a place like Rhode Island. There are many things to do and go see in Little Rhody, like go see the many museums of all sorts of things from art to the governor's houses. Many nature trails to go see. And you can go bird watching while you are on the nature trails. Other things I would do in Rhode Island would go saltwater fishing. I love fishing so much that this would be fun for my family and me. My family and I would also go to the Narragansett Bay, in Providence.

**Itineray** Monday, June 21, 2010- Departing from Mechanicburg, Pennsylvia to Providence, Rhode Island

My family and I will wake up and pack for our trip. Then, we will leave in two hours. After that, we will jumped in the car to go to drive to Providence, Rhode Island. It will take four to six hours to get there. When we get there we will check into our hotel and get a bite to eat. Then, we each will unpack our things and watch some tv.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010- Providence to Warren Town  Today my mom, dad, little brother, and I will go and get some breakfast at IHop. Then, we will go to the Freichs Farms to watch the animals. I just can't wait to see the little pigs.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010- Providence to Providence

Today my brother and father will go golfing and my mother and I will go to the tennis courts at our hotel. Then, around lunch time we will meet back to our room to go get some lunch. After that we will go to the Feinstein Imax Theatre At Providence Place.

Thursday, June 24, 2010- Providence and Sate Pier Road

Today we will go to Roger Williams Park Zoo. Then, we will go on the block Island Ferry to get to Block Island, to go see the Southeast Lighthouse. At the lighthouse we will go on a tour of the lighthouse to learn about it. And then climb up to look out at the top of the lighthouse to look out at the beautyful veiw.

Friday, June 25, 2010- Departs from Providence Rhode Island to Mechanicburg, Pennsylvia

Today will be a very busy day bcause we will be leaving. In the morning we will pack to leave. Then, at eleven we will drive over to the home of Govenor Henry Lippitt Museum. When ever the tour ends we will go back to the hotel to get our belongings and to check out. After we check out we will begin our journey home.

** Travel Plans ** Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to Providence, Rhode Island:[|Directions] Providence to Warren Town: [|Directions] Providence to Providence: [|Directions] Providence to Providence: [|Directions] Providence to State Pier Road:[|Directions]

I. Westin Providence A. 1 west Exchange St.Providence, Rhode Island, 02903 B. 1-888-travelocity C. $229 per night D. Amenities 1.tennis court 2. swimming pool 3. golf course 4. fitness facility 5. pets allowed
 * Hotel Information **

II. Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel A. 1850 Post Road Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 B. 1-888-travelocity C. $129 per night D. Amenities 1. shuttle 2. Non-smoking 3. restaurant on site 4. room service 5. parking

1. Take the kittens to the neighbors. 2. Take the dogs to my grandparents. 3. Feed the hamsters. 4. Take out the trash. 5. Get dressed. 6. Pack 7. Load the car. 8. Eat breakfast 9. Turn off everything 10. Lock up the house
 * Things to do before I leave **

**Estimanted Cost** Gas: $79.50 Hotel: $1031.96 Food: $ 640 Entertainment: $3,000 Shopping: $2,000 Miscellanous: $ 250 This is my graph:
 * Total: $ 7001.46**

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