USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

NORTHWEST ORDINANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state believed that it had first rights to the land won over from the British?
A
Indiana
B
Vermont
C
Virginia
D
California
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fort Dummer, near the present Brattleboro, was established in 1724 by Massachusetts colonists, and became the first permanent European settlement in Vermont.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Vermont Republic (French: République du Vermont), officially known at the time as the State of Vermont (French: État du Vermont), was an independent state in New England that existed from January 15, 1777, to March 4, 1791.

Detailed explanation-3: -For the first six months of its existence, it was called the Republic of New Connecticut. On June 2, 1777, a second convention of 72 delegates met and adopted the name “Vermont".

Detailed explanation-4: -Vermont is known for its forested natural beauty, majestic green mountains, scenic hiking trails, and destination-worthy skiing. The state is also famous for its picturesque wooden covered bridges, of which there are more than 100.

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