Why did settlers settle in New Jersey?

Answer 1

Swedish settlements began in southern New Jersey in 1638, which touched off a rivalry between the two powers over the fur trade The Dutch under Peter Stuyvesant successfully evicted the Swedes in 1655.

The entire region was claimed by England for the Duke of York (later King James II) in 1664. The name New Jersey was introduced, which honored the isle of Jersey in the English Channel.

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Answer 2

The duke gave part of this vast amount of land to two friends who named their colony new jersey because of new york and new jersey belong to proprietors they were called proprietary colonies .

Answer 3

Because of its strategic location on the eastern shore of the United States.

Answer 4

Because the duke of york gave someone land...i read this in mcdougal littell American history book beginnings through reconstruction.

Answer 5

There was actually a dispute between the Dutch and the Swedes over the settlement of New Jersey. They both felt that this area was the prime location for setting up their trade stations.

Answer 6

Many sought the political and religious freedoms in the colony.

Answer 7

because the land was to big to govern easily

Answer 8

People wanted to go to warmer climate

Answer 9

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