1664 James, Duke of York Was founded because it was for real estate profits and the fur trade

Colonial New JerseyBy: Emily Black and Jackson Walters

Founding 1664 James, Duke of York Was founded because it was for

real estate profits and the fur trade

Important People Sir George Carteret Lord Berkeley William Penn Penn received Colonial Province

of West New Jersey in 1677

Religion\Basic beliefs Quakers They believed in fostering

peace Finding solutions to problems Help from God

Geography, Climate, and the Economy

Moist Continental Climate Zone Winters are frostbite cold Summers are broiling hot Delaware River Lake Hopatcong Economy was based on fur

trading, wheat, pitch and tar, wood products, horses, and farming

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources: Iron Lumber Oil Coal Dairy Fossil fuels Granite Tap Rock Copper

Interesting Facts State Nickname: Garden

State Flower: Purple Violet Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Insect: Honeybee Tree: Red Oak Animal: Horse Folk Dance: Square Dance Fruit: Blueberry Fish: Broom Trout

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