Vermont State Flag
Brief History. The Vermont region was explored and claimed for France by Samuel de Champlain in 1609, and the first French settlement was established at Fort Ste. England gained control of the area in 1763 after the French and Indian Wars. Vermont was acquired from the British in 1775. In the early days of the Revolutionary War. In 1777 Vermont adopted its first constitution, abolishing slavery and providing for universal male suffrage without property qualifications. Now, tourism is a major industry in Vermont. Vermont's many famous ski areas include Stowe, Killington, Mt. Snow, Okemo, Jay Peak, and Sugarbush.Flags of the World > US State Flags > Vermont State Flag
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