History of Rhode Island

Roger Williams with the Narragansett Native Indians

Roger Williams with the Narragansett tribe

This illustrated article provides interesting facts, information and a history timeline of the Native American Indians of Rhode Island.

The climate, land, history, environment and natural resources that were available to the indigenous Indian tribes in Rhode Island resulted in the adoption of the Northeast Woodlands culture.

Discover the history, interesting facts and information about the way of life of the Rhode Island Indians before the arrival of the white European settlers and colonists.

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History of Rhode Island Indians
Factors that contributed to the history of the state are detailed in the History Timeline. The history timeline shows the impact of the new comers to the state.

Stone Age History of Rhode Island
The American Native Indians who lived in what is now the present state of Rhode Island led a Stone Age lifestyle - they only had stone tools and weapons, had never seen a horse and had no knowledge of the wheel. The history of the Rhode Island Indians are detailed in this article.

Map of Rhode Island
The map of Rhode Island provides a bird's eye view of the location of the tribal territories and homelands of the Rhode Island Indians in relation to the present day United States of America. The map indicates the location of the State and the American Native Indians of Rhode Island.

 

State Map of Rhode Island

State Map showing location of Rhode Island

State Map showing location of Rhode Island Indians

 

Names of the Rhode Island Indian Tribes
Rhode Island is a state of the Northeast United States on the Atlantic Ocean. There are many famous Native American tribes who played a part in the history of the state and whose tribal territories and homelands are located in the present day state of Rhode Island. The names of the Rhode Island tribes included the Nipmuc, Pequot, Wampanoag and Narraganset.

History of Rhode Island Indians - The French Indian Wars
The
French and Indian Wars (1688 - 1763) was a generic names for a series of wars, battles and conflicts involving the French colonies in Canada and Louisiana and the 13 British colonies, which included Rhode Island, consisting of King William's War (1688-1699), Queen Anne's War (1702-1713), King George's War (1744 - 1748) and the French and Indian War aka the Seven Years War (1754-1763). Various Rhode Island Indian tribes were allied to the French and British colonies during the French Indian Wars which raged for nearly 75 years.

Fast Facts about the History of Rhode Island Indians
The way of life and history of Rhode Island Indians was dictated by the natural raw materials available in the State of Rhode Island. The natural resources and materials available provided the food, clothing and houses of the Rhode Island Indians. Fast facts about the history, culture and life of the State of Rhode Island Indians. Discover facts and information about the history of the State of Rhode Island Indians.

  • Name of State: Rhode Island
  • Meaning of State name: Named "Roodt Eylandt" by Adrian Block, the Dutch explorer. The meaning of the name is "red island" referring to the red clay that lined the shore. The name was later changed when the region came under British rule.
  • Geography, Environment and Characteristics of the State of Rhode Island: Flat rolling hills and lowlands
  • Culture adopted by Rhode Island Indians: Northeast Woodlands Cultural Group
  • Languages: Iroquoian and Algonquian
  • Way of Life (Lifestyle): Hunter-gatherers, farmers, fishers, trappers
  • Types of housing, homes or shelters: Wigwams (aka Birchbark houses) and Longhouses

History Timeline of the Rhode Island Indians
The history and the way of life of Rhode Island Indians was profoundly affected by newcomers to the area. The indigenous people had occupied the land thousands of years before the first European explorers arrived. The Europeans brought with them new ideas, customs, religions, weapons, transport (the horse and the wheel), livestock (cattle and sheep) and disease which profoundly affected the history of the Native Indians. For a comprehensive History timeline regarding the early settlers and colonists refer to the
Colonial America Time Period. The history of the State and of its Native American Indians is detailed in a simple History Timeline. This Rhode Island Indian History Timeline provides a list detailing dates of conflicts, wars and battles involving Rhode Island Indians and their history. We have also detailed major events in US history which impacted the history of the Rhode Island Indians.

Rhode Island History Timeline

History Timeline of the Native Indians of Rhode Island

10,000 BC: Paleo-Indian Era (Stone Age culture) the earliest human inhabitants of America who lived in caves and were Nomadic hunters of large game including the Great Mammoth and giant bison.

7000 BC: Archaic Period in which people built basic shelters and made stone weapons and stone tools

1000 AD: Woodland Period - homes were established along rivers and trade exchange systems and burial systems were established

1675: 1675-1676 - King Philip's War.  so named after Metacom (King Philip) of the Wampanoag tribe, who was called Philip by the English. The war was bloody and bitterly fought by the colonists against the Wampanoags, Narragansetts, Nipmucks, Pocumtucks, and Abenakis.The Narragansett tribe were nearly exterminated during this War.

1688: 1688 - 1763 The French and Indian Wars between France and Great Britain for lands in North America consisting of King William's War (1688-1699), Queen Anne's War (1702-1713), King George's War (1744 - 1748) and the French and Indian War aka the Seven Years War (1754-1763)

1754: 1754 - 1763: The French Indian War is won by Great Britain against the French so ending the series of conflicts known as the French and Indian Wars

1763: Treaty of Paris

1775: 1775 - 1783 - The American Revolution.

1776: July 4, 1776 - United States Declaration of Independence

1803: The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France for 15 million dollars for the land

1812: 1812 - 1815: The War of 1812 between U.S. and Great Britain, ended in a stalemate but confirmed America's Independence

1830: Indian Removal Act

1832: Department of Indian Affairs established

1861: 1861 - 1865: The American Civil War.

1862: U.S. Congress passes Homestead Act opening the Great Plains to settlers

1865: The surrender of Robert E. Lee on April 9 1865 signalled the end of the Confederacy

1887: Dawes General Allotment Act passed by Congress leads to the break up of the large Indian Reservations and the sale of Indian lands to white settlers

1969: All Indians declared citizens of U.S.

1979: American Indian Religious Freedom Act was passed

History Timeline of the Native Indians of Rhode Island

State of Rhode Island History Timeline

History of Rhode Island Indians - Destruction and Decline
The history of the European invasion brought epidemic diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, influenza, measles and smallpox. The Native Indians of Rhode Island had not developed immunities against these diseases resulting in huge losses in population. Exploitation including the leverage of taxes, enforced labor and enslavement were part of their history, taking their toll on the Rhode Island Indians.

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  • History of Rhode Island Indians
  • Interesting Facts and information about the Rhode Island Culture and History
  • Names of indigenous Rhode Island tribes of Indians
  • Fast Facts, History Timeline and info
  • Map of Rhode Island
  • History Timeline of the Rhode Island Indians

State of Rhode Island Indians - Additional Pictures and Videos
State of Rhode Island Indian History. Discover the vast selection of pictures and videos of Native Americans. The pictures show the clothing, weapons and decorations of various Native American tribes that can be used as an educational history resource for kids and children. We hope that this article on the History of Rhode Island Indians  will assist in your studies or homework and that you will enjoy watching the videos featuring many pictures of the Native Americans. A great historical educational resource for kids on the subject of the History of Rhode Island Indians..

 

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