In what year did English control of the New Jersey region begin?
Correct answer(s):
- 1664
Topic
New Jersey Facts
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What historic military activity is associated with Jockey Hollow?
Correct answer(s):
- The Continental Army's 1779-1780 winter encampment
The name New Jersey has a historical connection to which place?
Correct answer(s):
- Island of Jersey in the English Channel
Which shortages increased hardship for soldiers at Morristown in 1779-1780?
Correct answer(s):
- Food, clothing, and equipment
Which colonial division was paired with West Jersey?
Correct answer(s):
- East Jersey
Why was Morristown a useful military encampment location?
Correct answer(s):
- Its terrain and position away from British forces offered advantages
Which colonial division existed alongside East Jersey?
Correct answer(s):
- West Jersey
When did Trenton become New Jersey’s permanent state capital?
Correct answer(s):
- 1790
What formed the Delaware Water Gap?
Correct answer(s):
- The Delaware River cutting through an Appalachian ridge
Where is the New Jersey Institute of Technology located?
Correct answer(s):
- Newark
In which city is Stevens Institute of Technology?
Correct answer(s):
- Hoboken
Which pair of cities is on New Jersey’s Hudson River waterfront?
Correct answer(s):
- Jersey City and Hoboken
Which natural resource helped support historic glassmaking in southern New Jersey?
Correct answer(s):
- Sand suitable for glass production
Which pair is especially associated with Atlantic coast tourism?
Correct answer(s):
- Atlantic City and Cape May
Why did New Jersey become an important travel corridor?
Correct answer(s):
- It lies between New York and Philadelphia
Which landmark helped establish Atlantic City’s tourism reputation?
Correct answer(s):
- Its oceanfront boardwalk
What is Barnegat Bay?
Correct answer(s):
- A coastal estuary behind Atlantic barrier islands
How do people travel between New Jersey and Pennsylvania across the Delaware River?
Correct answer(s):
- Using bridges
Where can hikers explore Appalachian landscapes near northwestern New Jersey?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware Water Gap area
Which combination connects New Jersey commuters with New York City?
Correct answer(s):
- Rail, road, and ferry travel