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 1664  James, Duke of York  Was founded because it was for real estate profits and the fur trade.

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2  1664  James, Duke of York  Was founded because it was for real estate profits and the fur trade

3  Sir George Carteret  Lord Berkeley  William Penn  Penn received Colonial Province of West New Jersey in 1677

4  Quakers  They believed in fostering peace  Finding solutions to problems  Help from God

5  Moist Continental Climate Zone  Winters are frostbite cold  Summers are broiling hot  Delaware River  Lake Hopatcong  Economy was based on fur trading, wheat, pitch and tar, wood products, horses, and farming

6 Natural Resources:  Iron  Lumber  Oil  Coal  Dairy  Fossil fuels  Granite  Tap Rock  Copper

7  State Nickname: Garden State  Flower: Purple Violet  Bird: Eastern Goldfinch  Insect: Honeybee  Tree: Red Oak  Animal: Horse  Folk Dance: Square Dance  Fruit: Blueberry  Fish: Broom Trout

8 Recommended Sites: www.Ask.com www.About.com/Christ ianity www.AnswersBritannic aKids.com www.publicbookshelf.c om www.About.com www.USamericanhistor y.org Recommended Sites: www.Answers.com www.Americanhistory. com www.Answersencyclop edia.com

9  Why was the colony founded?  When was New Jersey founded?  Who gave East and West Jersey to his friends?  What is a major river that New Jersey has? ??


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