In July 1663, King Charles II granted a Royal Charter to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations uniting Providence, Warwick, Newport and Portsmouth. It became the State of Rhode Island after the Revolutionary War. John Clarke, who stayed behind after Roger returned in 1654, worked hard and deserves much of the credit.
Founder, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Jul 1663
That Critical Thinking Story,
was first published on TST 7 years ago.
All story is part of the broader TST project.
These short entries help separate what is known, what is inferred, and what remains open. That distinction is where careful thinking begins.
The end!