New Jersey's History and Impact

In New Jersey's road to becoming its own independent state, it has gathered history. Along with having history itself, New Jersey has had an impact on our history.

Fun facts

  1. It was the first state to sign the Bill of Rights.
  2. Jersey was the third state to ratify the U.S Constitution.
  3. Bergen is the oldest town in New Jersey.
  4. During the Revolutionary War, New Jersey was the site of over 100 battles.
  5. Trenton is the capital of New Jersey.
  6. In 1790, Trenton officlly became our (New Jersey's) capital.
  7. Hoboken, New Jersey is home to the famous "Cake Boss."
  8. Before it was called New Jersey, it was named the New Netherlands because Dutch people originally settled there.
  9. New Jerseys state motto is Liberty and Prosperity

Impact of New Jersey

New Jersey has had an impact on our history, some examples of New Jerseys impact on our history is in the American Revolution. If you look New Jersey was in most of the signings and represented itself, New Jersey also paved the way to other states in the signing of the Bill of Rights as it was the first state to sign the Bill of Rights document.

Examples:

  1. 1804 Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr have a famous duel in Weehawken.
  2. Since New York and Philadelphia are both close to New Jersey, it acted as a common battleground during the American Revolutionary War.
  3. 1824 the first Ferry service in the U.S opens between Hoboken and Manhattan.

Historical Figures Born in New Jersey

  1. Thomas Edison
  2. Grover Clevland
  3. Charles Addams
  4. Wilbur Ross