New Jersey's History and Impact

In New Jersey's road to becoming its own 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 Jerseys) capital

Impact/ things that have happened in 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. New York and Philadelphia are both close to New Jersey, it acted as a battle place during the American Revolutionary War nd