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The Vermont Republic officially known at the time as the State of Vermont, was an independent state in New England that existed from January 15, 1777, to March 4, 1791. [1]
Dec 1, 2019 · The Vermont Republic arose from confused beginnings. King George III, the current monarch of the Kingdom of Great Britain, had issued land grants to nobles residing in the American colonies after defeating France in the Seven Years’ War (which actually lasted 9 years!)
Thomas Chittenden was an early Vermont settler and a seminal figure in the state's founding. He served as its first governor until his death on August 25, 1797. Learn about Vermont's journey to statehood, from French settlement in the 1600s to joining the Union as the 14th state in 1791.
Mar 15, 2010 · One month later, on July 2, 1777, a convention of 72 delegates met in Windsor, Vermont, to adopt the state’s new—and revolutionary—constitution; it was formally adopted on July 8, 1777.
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March 4, 1791 - Vermont is added as the 14th State. Carved from portions of New York and New Hampshire, and first known as New Connecticut, Vermont spent fourteen years as an independent republic before joining the Union.
Feb 4, 2023 · The American Revolution ended in 1783. But although calm and economic prosperity came to Vermont, the republic was technically still in a state of rebellion against New York and the United States. So, how did Vermont manage to remain independent, and why did it choose this path?
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Dec 15, 2016 · 1. The Vermont Republic: 1777-1791. Found Image Holdings Inc/Getty Images. Greetings from Vermont. Before it became a U.S. state, Vermont spent 14 years as a de facto independent...
