Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the state had a population of 643,503, ranking it the second least populated U.S. state ahead of Wyoming. It is the nation's sixth smallest state in area. The state's capital of Montpelier is the least populous U.S. state capital. No other U.S. state has a most populous city with fewer residents than Burlington. Vermont is also well known for being the largest producer of true maple syrup in the United States for over 200 years.
Some of the key events about Vermont
- 1777Vermont declared itself an independent republic, becoming the first state to abolish slavery
- 1777British forces invaded Vermont during the American Revolutionary War
- 1791Vermont was admitted to the Union as the 14th state
- 1816A severe summer frost destroyed crops across Vermont, leading to widespread food shortages
- 1823The University of Vermont became the first American university to declare support for freedom of religion
- 1864St. Albans Raid marked the northernmost land action of the Civil War
- 1902The first ski tow in the United States was installed in Woodstock, Vermont
- 1927The Great Vermont Flood caused extensive damage and loss of life across the state
- 1934The first ski lift in the United States was installed at Suicide Six ski area
- 1934The Great Depression severely impacted Vermont's economy, particularly its marble and granite industries
- 1973Vermont experienced severe gasoline shortages during the oil crisis
- 1978Ben & Jerry's ice cream company was founded in Burlington
- 1989A major ice storm caused widespread power outages and property damage across Vermont
- 1991Vermont became the first state to recognize same-sex civil unions
- 1999The Northeast Dairy Compact, which had supported Vermont dairy farmers, was allowed to expire
- 2000Vermont passed a landmark civil unions law, granting same-sex couples many of the rights of marriage
- 2003Vermont's civil union law was replaced, causing controversy and debate
- 2009Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action rather than court order
- 2011Tropical Storm Irene caused catastrophic flooding and damage throughout Vermont
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Vermont's tourism and hospitality industries
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