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On May 18, 1652, Rhode Island passed the first law in North America making slavery illegal. The area that is now Rhode Island became a safe haven for people who were persecuted for their beliefs — Baptists, Quakers, Jews, and others went there to follow their consciences in peace and safety.
On May 18, 1652, Rhode Island passed the first law in North America making slavery illegal.
The area that is now Rhode Island became a safe haven for people who were persecuted for their beliefs — Baptists, Quakers, Jews, and others went there to follow their consciences in peace and safety.
--wikipedia
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by jab on Fri Aug 25, 2006 at 08:06:42 AM PDT
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I spent about six years in RI, and you've just made me prouder than ever of my association w/, and fondness for, the Ocean State--thanx for that!!!
by serrano on Fri Aug 25, 2006 at 09:05:18 AM PDT
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