The forgotten nation that stood independent for fourteen years
In short: Before joining the United States, Vermont functioned as a sovereign nation. This video explores the unique political struggle of a disputed territory that declared independence through a path distinct from the American Revolution.
The Vermont Republic emerged from colonial political disputes over territory. For fourteen years, it operated as a nation unto itself, navigating a complex existence that was intertwined with, yet different from, the broader war against the British.
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