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Unification of Settlements
- When
- 1644
- Where
- Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
- Part of
- Rhode Island Colony Charter
Providence, Portsmouth, and Newport united in 1644 to form a single colony with an elected council.
In 1644, the settlements of Providence, Portsmouth, and Newport joined forces for their common independence. They established the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, creating a government structure led by an elected council and a president.
Sources
- Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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