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  1. Rhode Island

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    Economy and Culture
    Historically, Rhode Island's economy was dominated by maritime industries, including shipbuilding, whaling, and jewelry manufacturing—the state remains a global center for costume jewelry production. Modern economic drivers include healthcare, higher education (including institutions such as Brown University), and tourism centered around its coastal areas.
    A defining aspect of the state's cultural identity is the prevalence of "Rhode Island Style" architecture, which is characterized by salt-weathered shingles and an almost pathological n…