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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_VermontHistory of Vermont - Wikipedia

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   In 1791, Vermont joined the federal Union as the fourteenth state—becoming the first state to enter the Union after the original Thirteen Colonies, and as a counterweight to slaveholding Kentucky, which was admitted to the Union the following year.

2. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › newVermont declares independence from colony of New York - HISTORY

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   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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3. www.history.com › topics › us-statesVermont - HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Vermont was finally admitted to the union as the 14th state in 1790, after 14 years as an independent republic.

4. vermonthistoryexplorer.org › the-14th-stateThe 14th State - Vermont History Explorer

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   Why did it take 14 years before Vermont became part of the United States? In 1777, the thirteen colonies were fighting the Revolutionary War with England. They were too busy to stop Vermont from becoming an independent state.

5. crsreports.congress.gov › product › pdfAdmission of States to the Union: A Historical Reference Guide

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   The 13 original colonies, which declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 and initially united under the Articles of Confederation, joined the new federal government by ratifying the Constitution in 1787-1790. Vermont was the next state to join the Union, in 1791, followed by Kentucky in 1792.

6. www.britannica.com › place › VermontVermont | Capital, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Vermont, constituent state of the United States of America. One of the six New England states lying in the northeastern corner of the country, it was admitted to the union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state.

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   When did Vermont join the United States?

   • The 13 original colonies, which declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 and initially united under the Articles of Confederation, joined the new federal government by ratifying the Constitution in 1787-1790. Vermont was the next state to join the Union, in 1791, followed by Kentucky in 1792.

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   Why did Vermont join the United States in 1791?

   • That was a lot of money in 1791, but Vermont wanted to join the United States. So Vermont paid the money to New York. On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state! The new state was in the north. A year later, Kentucky became the 15th state. Kentucky is in the south. The United States stayed balanced.

   The 14th State - Vermont History Explorer

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   When did Vermont become an independent state?

   • During the American Revolution, Vermont declared independence separately from the original 13 colonies, although the Continental Congress refused to recognize it. Vermont was finally admitted to the union as the 14th state in 1790, after 14 years as an independent republic.

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   Is Vermont a state?

   • Vermont, constituent state of the United States of America. One of the six New England states lying in the northeastern corner of the country, it was admitted to the union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state. It is sparsely populated, and its capital, Montpelier, is one of the least-populous U.S. state capitals.

   Vermont | Capital, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   How did Vermont become the 14th state?

   • In 1805, Vermont picked Montpelier to be the capital city. That’s the story of how Vermont became the 14th state. Historians ask questions to think deeply about history. Why is it important for the government to know how many people live in each state?

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   How many people lived in Vermont in 1791?

   • The United States stayed balanced. The United States government wanted to know how many people were in Vermont and the other states. The census (a count of all the people living in a place) takers counted 85,425 people living in Vermont in 1791. After Vermont became a state, even more people came to start new towns and new farms.

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8. guides.loc.gov › vermont-local-history-genealogyVermont: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide

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   Jul 3, 2024 · In 1791, fourteen years after declaring independence, Vermont became the 14th state, and the first state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies. This guide offers a selection of resources and strategies for Vermont local history and genealogy research.