1. By: Kylie Holdorf and Paige Eaton
The New Jersey colony
By: Kylie Holdorf and Paige Eaton

2. Founding 1664 Lord Berkley and Sir George Carteret were the founders
They got New Jersey from James

3. Important people
The Duke of York gave New Jersey it’s name before he gave it away
James kept New York to himself and gave New Jersey to two of his friends

4. Religion
Unlike other colonies New Jersey allowed freedom of religion

5. Geography Mountains in the north east and fertile soil
Warm summers and mild winters

6. Economy Mountains, hills, grass, trees and rivers
New Jersey was often referred to as a breadbasket colony

7. Interesting facts New Jersey printed their own money
The original name was Province

8. Questions What year was New Jersey founded?
Who are the two famous founders?
Why was New Jersey referred to as a breadbasket colony?
What was the climate like?

9. Bibliograghy
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