- 1781 in Canada
"See also:"
1780 in Canada ,
other events of 1781,1782 in Canada and thelist of 'years in Canada' .----
Events
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February 2 -Ethan Allen receives a further proposal from Col. Robinson; but sends both to Congress, with a request for the recognition ofVermont . Premising loyalty to Congress, he maintains that Vermont may properly treat with Great Britain, to prevent being subjected to another State, by the authority of a Government which Vermonters have helped to establish.
* April - Ira Allen is sent to Canada to arrange an exchange of prisoners.
*May 1 - Receiving proposals for Vermont's independnece, Col. Ira Allen temporizes to prevent invasion and enable the farmers to sow seed for another crop.
*August 20 - As a condition of Vermont's admission to the Union, Congress fixes boundaries which offend both Vermont and New York.
*George Washington asks Governor Chittendeu whether Vermont chooses to be a Province or in the Union.
* September - British proposals to Vermont include a Legislature of two branches.
*October 19 - Vermont declines Congress' terms.
*November 14 - Governor Chittenden answers General Washington that, notwithstanding Vermont's interest in the common cause, the people would rather join British Canadians than be subject to New York.
*December 18 - Troops sent fromNew York , to coerceNew Hampshire grantees, learn that they will defend their rights.
* American independence is assured by the British surrender at Yorktown. Gen.George Washington leads the Colonial army against the British.
* By theArticles of Confederation , Congress controls the western lands.Births
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