Why is Rhode Island a state?

It looks like you are asking these same questions about all of the smallest US states? read more

Rhode Island (/ ˌ r oʊ d-/ ( listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest in area, the 7th least populous, and the 2nd most densely populated of the 50 states—but its official name is the longest. read more

Rhode Island was the first British colony in America to formally declare its independence. Today, it is the smallest US state. read more

11 Reasons Why Rhode Island Is the Best State in New England. When people think of New England, the first state to come to mind may not be Rhode Island. read more

The State of Rhode Island is located in the northeastern region of the United States of America. Rhode Island is the smallest state by land area, covering only 1,214 square miles. It is the second most densely populated state in the country, ranking only after New Jersey. read more

I don't mean to seem flippant, but Rhode Island is a state because the citizens expressed the desire to be an independent state that is a part of the Union. read more

Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd ˈaɪlənd/ ( listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Rhode Island is the smallest in area, the eighth least populous, and the second most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states, following New Jersey. read more