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The Smallest State in America
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in America,
but it has an exciting history.
A colonist named Roger Williams
started the first permanent settlement there in 1636.
Like other early Americans,
he had come to America to seek religious freedom.
But Williams could not practice his religion in Massachusetts,
so he left and started a settlement he called Providence
Williams and his fellows
acquired land from the American Indians in the areas,and the colony grew rapidly.
The city Williams founded,Providence,
is now the capital of Rhode Island and the state's largest city.
When Williams lived there,Providence was a farming town.
During the 18th century,it was a well-known shipping center.
Today the city has a busy port and many different industries
It is also the home of Brown University, one of the nation's oldest colleges.
Rhode Island is a popular vacation area for Americans,
particularly New Englanders.
One well-known summer resort is Newport.
Newport is famous for its beaches and mansions.
Many wealthy fami- lies built summer homes in Newport in the 19th century.
Visitors today to Newport can tour many of these elegant mansions
and can enjoy the beach and many water activities.
Another very popular vacation spot in Rhode Island is Block Island.
The Island,about nine miles south of the mainland,
is famous for its beautiful scenery and excellent fishing.
罗德岛也许是美国最小的州,
但它有一段很有意思的历史。
一个叫罗杰.威廉斯的殖民开拓者
于1636年在这里建立了第一个永久性殖民地。
同其他早期移民一样,
他踏上美国是为了寻求宗教自由。
然而他无法在马萨诸塞州从事宗教活动,
只得离开那里,建立了一个他命名为普罗威登斯的殖民地。
威廉斯和他的追随者
从当地的美洲印第安人手中获得了土地,致使殖民地迅速发展起来。
威廉斯创建的普罗威登斯城
如今是罗德岛的首府,也是该州最大的城市。
而威廉斯在世时,普罗威登斯还是一座以农业为主的小镇
18世纪时,它逐渐发展成为闻名遐迩的航运中心。
今天,此城拥有一座繁忙的港口和诸多工业。
它还是美国最古老的高等学府之一的布朗大学的所在地。
罗德岛还是美国人最爱的度假之地,
尤其对新英格兰人来说更是如此。
那里的新港是颇负盛名的避暑胜地。
以其沙滩和富丽堂皇的别墅而着称。
19世纪时,许多人钱人在新港建造了不少夏季别墅。
如今去新港度假的人可以参观这些富丽堂皇的别墅,
并享受着那里的沙滩和各种各样的水上运动。
罗德岛另一个十分着名的度假点是布洛克岛。
这座岛屿位于美国大陆以南九公里处,
以美丽如画的风景和繁荣的渔业而享誉美国。
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