How did Vermont become the Republic Of Vermont?

Answer:
Vermont actually was a republic, although it was never called a republic, it was a fully functioning nation. Vermont became a republic when it delcared independence from New York and New Hampshire in 1777 and wrote the Constitution of Vermont at the Old Constitution House in Windsor, VT. They remained a republic until 1790 when they joined the United States as the 14th state.

For more information visit http://freedomandunity.org/new_frontier/republic.html
Contributor: Jponbac
First answer by Jponbac. Last edit by Jonathanlconnor. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 3 [recommend question].