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Vermont Republic

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Green Mountaineer - (Vermont Republic Patriot Song) Better Version

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The First and Second Vermont Republic

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Флаг и гимн Республики Вермонт Flag and anthem of Vermont Republic

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What was the Vermont Republic? #shorts

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BEYOND EMPIRE: Visions Of A 2nd Vermont Republic (VERMONT)

Vermont Republic is a term used by historians to refer to the government of Vermont that existed from 1777 to 1791. In January 1777, delegates from 28 towns met and declared independence from the jurisdictions and land claims both of the British colony of Quebec and of the American states of New Hampshire and New York. They also abolished adult slavery within their boundaries. Many people in Vermont took part in the American Revolution, although the Continental Congress did not recognize the jurisdiction as independent. Because of vehement objections from New York, which had conflicting property claims, the Continental Congress declined to recognize Vermont, then known as the New Hampshire Grants. Vermont's overtures to join the British Province of Quebec failed. In 1791, Vermont officially joined the United States as the 14th state.