What can be inferred by Rhode Island action at second Continental congressional convention?

The second Continental Congress took place in 1775. Rhode Island was the only colony that did not yet vote in favor of independence. Rhode Island's action during the convention suggests that it had strong ties with the British government and was reluctant to break completely from it. This reluctance could be due to a number of factors, such as the colony's economic dependence on Britain or the influence of loyalist groups within the colony.