What happened during the battle of rhode island? any important events. plz !

On August 9, the Battle of Rhode Island began with the crossing at Howland's Ferry of 11,000 Continental line troops and militia. The French navy blocked Narragansett Bay, forcing the British to scuttle their small naval force. It was during the american revolution and ended with a British victory.

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texas governor sam houston opposed secession, but was unable to prevent it. in this speech, given prior to lincoln's election, he presents the argument that slavery would be safer within the united states than outside of it. it was a prescient argument, and one held by several other southern leaders.

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