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The Province of New Jersey was originally settled in the 1610s as part of the colony of New Netherland. The surrender of Fort Amsterdam in September 1664 gave control over the entire Mid-Atlantic region to the English as part of the Second Anglo-Dutch War. The English justified the seizure by claiming that John Cabot, an Italian under the ...
Hace 5 días · Newark, city and port in northeastern New Jersey, U.S. Its proximity to New York City places it within the country’s most highly industrialized and populous area. Newark is the state’s largest city, and it is home to Newark International Airport, which is one of the world’s busiest.
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Hace 1 día · 13. William Livingston, New Jersey's first elected governor, was a vocal advocate for independence and played a significant role in the state's early government. 14. Philip Carteret, the first governor of New Jersey under British rule, established Elizabeth as the colony's first English-speaking settlement.
Hace 5 días · Princeton, borough (town) and township, Mercer county, western New Jersey, U.S. It lies along the Millstone River, 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Trenton . The borough was incorporated in 1813; it is surrounded by the township (incorporated 1838) that also includes the community of North Princeton.
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Hace 2 días · When East and West finally joined forces in 1702, the region kept the name, finally finding its official name: New Jersey. From its colonial roots to the present day, New Jersey, and more specifically Trenton, continue to maintain a connection to its roots. In fact, Trenton has its very own sister city in the Isle of Jersey: St. Heiler!
Hace 5 días · Long Beach, island and township in Ocean county, eastern New Jersey, U.S. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean 4–6 miles (6–10 km) offshore and shelters Little Egg Harbor and the southern portion of Barnegat Bay (both part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway) from the ocean.
Hace 5 días · An interactive map shows how the state of New Jersey may be affected by climate change–related sea level rise, with experts warning that coastal areas are most at risk.
