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What was the significance of Vermont's constitution, written during the American Revolution?

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Answer: It helped to abolish slavery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Vermont constitution was the constitution adopted by the State of Vermont, this constitution brought about a government and state laws. It was first written in 1777, 6 months after Vermont declared itself an independent state, this constitution was first amended in 1786 as recommended by the Vermont Council of Censors. The constitution consists of 2 chapter (I and II)

•Chapter I is divided into 21 articles.

• Chapter II contains features such as power, legislative, executive, judiciary department, voter's qualification, elections, oath, impeachment, militia, provisions, amending and schedule.

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