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Sep 3, 1524
Giovanni da Verrazano!
Giovanni da Verrazzano explored the New Jersey coast. -
Your out!!
Swedish fur traders began settling southern New Jersey in 1638, but were quickly forced out of the area by the Dutch. -
Jersey City
Dutch establishes Bergen, now Jersey City, becomes the first permanent town in New Jersey -
The British!!
The British take control of New Jersey from the Dutch -
New Jersey
The duke deeded the land between the Hudson and Delaware rivers, which he named New Jersey, to his court friends John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, and Sir George Carteret. -
English colonists
New Jersey was founded by the English colonists, in 1664, and about 123 years later became a State on December 18,1787. -
Your Land, my land!
New Jersey Colony is divided into East Jersey and West Jersey -
War!!
As the Revolutionary War began in 1775, New Jersey’s loyalties were split; many fought for independence while others fought for Britain -
Independence
In 1776, New Jersey claimed independence from Great Britain. -
Abandonment
The forced Abandonment of Fort Lee, Nov. 20 th, 1776 starting the retreat of the American army across NJ to the other side of the Delaware river. -
Battle!!
The first battle of Trenton, Dec 26 th, 1776 -
A Victory!!!
Another significant victory was gained at the Battle of Monmouth. -
War Time
France declares war against Britain and makes an alliance with the American revolutionary forces -
Wars!
1776-1783 -Since more than 100 Revolutionary War battles took place in New Jersey, our state was often known as "The Crossroads of the Revolution." -
Major Battles!!!
From 1775 until 1783, New Jersey was the location of major battles -
The Treaty
The Treaty of Paris is signed by the victorious United States and the defeated Great Britain -
State
New Jersey was the 3rd state in the USA; it became a state on December 18, 1787. -
Entered Union
New Jersey entered a Union in Dec. 18, 1787 -
The war is over
The War of 1812 between U.S. and Great Britain, ended in a stalemate but confirmed America's Independence -
World War II
1939-1945 - World War II, More than 500,000 New Jersey residents joined in the war effort. The state produced battleships, heavy cruisers, aircraft engines, along with destroyers for the U.S. Navy.
