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Rhode Island (/ËroÊd ËaÉªlÉnd/), 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.
Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams, after being thrown out of Massachusetts in 1635. In 1636, the colony was established as the Providence Plantations.hode Island was founded because of religious freedom, ideals, and  philosophy.    It was founded as an experiment in religious freedom and tolerance.    Roger â¦ Williams founded Rhode Island in 1636.