New York – 5
Control British on the colonies in North America was a source of discontent among the population of the state of New York. In 1730s, John Peter Zenger heavily criticized the British government, and he was arrested for it. However, the jury in 1735Considered Zenger innocent, claiming freedom of Press – And making it a great victory for the American press.
The inhabitants of the state also did not like the taxes levied on goods manufactured in the colonies or the authority of judges British, and New York was one of the Colonies British who rebelled against the United Kingdom in War of Independence of the United States of America. During the war, about 30 thousand people loyal to England fled the colony. New York was the scene of several important battles, such as Battle of Saratoga, Although the city of the same name has been captured early in the war by the British, which would leave the city only after the war.
In July 9 of 1776, To the provincial congress of New York met in White PlainsApproving definitely Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, Adopted by the Continental Congress five days earlier, in June 4. New York to ratify the Articles of Confederation in February 6 of 1778.
The end of the war of independence made it possible to develop the lands that form today the western state of New York, which previously were not part of one of the former Colonies. New York and Massachusetts claimed the region. For Treaty of HartfordOf 1786, New York would be entitled to the sovereignty of the land, while Massachusetts had the right to acquire land in the region of Native Americans. Several groups have tried to override the treaty, without success. One leasing of 999 years signed 1887 was quickly annulled by the Legislature of New York and Massachusetts.
