Founding of New Jersey
History
New Jersey was founded in 1664, by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret, after the British took control of New Jersey from the Dutch. King Charles II gave the section of land between the Hudson River and the Delaware River to his brother, the Duke of York (who later become King James II). The Duke of York then granted the land to Berkeley and Carteret. New Jersey was named after British Island of Jersey, situated in the English Channel and part of the Channel islands. In 1665, Philip Carteret became the first colonial governor. Philip brought a constitution for the colony and free assembly consisting of a governor, council, and representatives.
New Jersey was founded in 1664, by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret, after the British took control of New Jersey from the Dutch. King Charles II gave the section of land between the Hudson River and the Delaware River to his brother, the Duke of York (who later become King James II). The Duke of York then granted the land to Berkeley and Carteret. New Jersey was named after British Island of Jersey, situated in the English Channel and part of the Channel islands. In 1665, Philip Carteret became the first colonial governor. Philip brought a constitution for the colony and free assembly consisting of a governor, council, and representatives.
Portrait of Lord Berkeley, Ambassador to Sweden, Member of Parliament, Lord President of Connaught in Ireland, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and Proprietor of New Jersey (on left), and portrait of Sir George Carteret, Vice-Chamberlain to the King, Treasurer of the Navy and member of the Privy Council (right)
Reasons Founded
New Jersey was founded for representative government and for religious freedom. It was also founded for trade, agriculture, and profits.
New Jersey was founded for representative government and for religious freedom. It was also founded for trade, agriculture, and profits.