Sentence 1: New York 's initial possession of parts of Maine ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Vermont and a continuing New England influence on the colony .
Sentence 2: New York 's initial possession of parts of Vermont ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Maine and a sustained New England influence in the colony .
Question: Do Sentence 1 and Sentence 2 express the same meaning? Yes or No?