Which Ocean Current Was Discovered By Benjamin Franklin?
Which Ocean Current Was Discovered By Benjamin Franklin?
- Gulf Stream Current
- California Current
- Alaska Current
- North Pacific Current
Did You Know!
Vermont Was Once an Independent Country
Before joining the United States, Vermont actually existed as its own independent nation called the Vermont Republic from 1777 to 1791.
- It had its own currency, postal system, and even a constitution that outlawed slavery—making it one of the first territories in North America to do so.
- During this period, Vermont wasn’t part of the original 13 colonies and had to negotiate with both the U.S. and Britain while defending itself from neighboring states like New York and New Hampshire, which both claimed its land.
- Finally, in 1791, Vermont became the 14th state in the Union.
🇺🇸 Fun twist: Vermont is the *only U.S. state to have once been a fully independent republic before statehood!