1780 ⟶ New York Cedes Western Claims

New York cedes to Congress its western claims, including ter...
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📜 New York Cedes Western Claims

New York cedes to Congress its western claims, including territory west of Lake Ontario. In 1792, New York will sell the Erie Triangle to Pennsylvania⟶
New York Cedes Western Claims (1780)
Land ClaimsNew YorkCongressWestern TerritoriesTerritorial DisputesGovernanceErie Triangle
United StatesUnited States

🚫 Congress Rejects Admission of the State of Franklin

Congress refuses admission of the State of Franklin to the Union⟶
Congress Rejects Admission of the State of Franklin (1785)
GovernanceState of FranklinCongressFrontierAmerican Revolution18th CenturyTerritorial DisputesStatehood
United StatesUnited States

🏛️ Members of the 1st US Congress Take Seats at Federal Hall

Members of the 1st United States Congress begin to take their seats at Federal Hall, New York⟶
Members of the 1st US Congress Take Seats at Federal Hall (1789)
CongressFederal HallGovernanceEarly Republic1st CongressLegislative BranchNew York City
United StatesUnited States