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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