14 Facts About Vermont History and Its First Settlers
Ashley | 11 - 11 - 2021
Updated: November 11, 2021 11:00 pm IST
Vermont history, is it filled with slavery, blood, and war or is it like its landscape, peaceful, unique, and spellbounding? Play this interesting quiz to know who settled in the state of Vermont. From where the first settlers in Vermont actually came from.
Get to know what year Vermont became a state and why it was part of the New England colonies at first. Unravel the political and geographical secrets surrounding Vermont with an engaging quiz from us.
Also, don’t forget to play this quiz about 15 fun facts about Vermont.
1. Who Founded Vermont?
Vermont was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1609. The French explorer was mesmerised by the sight of the largest lake which he named after himself. Lake Champlain was part of the Great lakes once.
2. What Does Vermont Mean in English?
Samuel de Champlain named the place Verd Mont which is French for Green Mountains. The greenery and picturesque landscape had mesmerised him very much. The English settlers morphed it into Vermont.
3. When Was Vermont Named?
Though Champlain named the land in 1609, it was officialised only in 1760. It was part of the New England colonies alongside Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
4. What Is the Oldest Town in Vermont?
Westminster is the oldest town in Vermont. It was chartered as Township Number One/ New Taunton in 1735 by the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Vergennes was the first city to be incorporated.
5. How Did Settlements Begin in Vermont?
European settlers expanded their boundaries by exploring and colonising around New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, etc. It was occupied by both British and French settlers.
6. Why Did Settlers Come to Vermont?
Vermont attracted settlers from both Britain and France. There were constant fights regarding boundaries and sharing resources. The English ceded the land after the French were defeated in the French Indian war.
7. When Did Settlers Come to Vermont?
The first ever settlements began in Jamestown, Virginia. Vermont was formed after an order settled the dispute between New York and New Hampshire. Fort Dummer became the first permanent settlement for Europeans in Vermont.
8. How Did Vermont Become a State?
Vermont was voted 105-4 by the Congress to be included in the Union of States after splitting from NY and New Hampshire. Vermont had to transfer its claims over the east river territory for this to happen.
9. When Did Vermont Become a State?
Vermont became the first state to join the Union of States in 1791 after the original thirteen colonies. Vermont has been an independent state since 5th January 1777 and Vermont copper was its official currency.
10. Who Were the First Settlers in Vermont?
The English settlers were usually pilgrims and revolutionists who wanted to escape religious persecution. They migrated to Massachusetts and settled around the New World with the help of natives.
11. Woodstock Is the Most Modern City in Vermont
Woodstock is your New England picture-book type of village. It was also voted as the prettiest town in America. It is home to great restaurants and world heritage with humble VT hospitality.
12. When Was Fort Dummer Built?
The Park was named after Lt. William Dummer. It served as the gateway for incoming settlers who settled by the Connecticut river. It was protected by 43 English soldiers and 12 Mohawk Indians against Abenaki.
13. How Did Brattleboro Get Its Name?
Brattleboro got its name from the phrase ‘William Brattle’s Borough’. He never resided in the U.S. but got the land from George II for being part of the Boston new land charters group.
14. The Green Mountain Boys Were Lead by _____
The militia organization took active participation in The American Revolution and helped the New Hampshire Grants province (Vermont) to capture Fort Ticonderoga. They were headed by Benedict Arnold and Allen.
