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What types of religious groups and ethnic groups used to live in New jersey in the 1600s?
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The southern colonies were practices religious freedom, however the dominant religions were Puritan, Anglican, Protestant, and Christian.
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What are where the jobs in the 1600s for New Jersey?
farming and lumbering
Why Europeans Came To New England?
religious persecution in the 1600s
What was new jersey's religion during the 1600-1700's?
New Jersey was originally part of the Dutch colony New Netherlands and as such was predominantly Dutch Reformed. It came under British rule in 1664 ans was divided into east and west districts under separate governance. In 1665, the two sides established freedom of religion in all of New Jersey in an effort to encourage settlement. Among the largest religious groups in the decades to follow were Quakers and Baptists, although Dutch Reformed remained in strong numbers. East and West New Jersey were united in 1702. About the only religion not tolerated in New Jersey was Catholicism; the first Catholic parish was not organized until 1814 and laws excluding Catholics from holding office were on the books until 1844. The first synagogue was established in 1848. Today, Catholics far outnumber any other religious groups and there are more than 500,000 Jews in the state
What are 1600s New Jersey resources?
In the 1600s, one of New Jersey's most important natural resources was its large amount of excellent farmland. Other important natural resources at that time were iron ore and the timber from the plentiful forests. Furs and coal were also abundant.
Who was the first governor of the colony of New Jersey?
It is said that the 1st governor in New Jersey colony in the 1600s to 1700s was Andrew Hamilton. He 1st became governor of East Jersey in 1687. Later on, he became governor of also West Jersey in 1692.
What was the primary type of transportation that various ethnic groups used to travel to the New World between 1600s and 1800s?
Ethnic groups and numerous religious groups from Britain, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Prussia (Russia), etc. paid for passage on large sailing ships. Some worked for their passage, or were indentured to someone in the New World who paid their passage on arrival.
New jersey's religion in the 1600s?
Christianity
What were New Jersey politics in the 1600s?
no pie
What are where the jobs in the 1600s for New Jersey?
farming and lumbering
Did they harvest lumber in New Jersey in the 1600s?
yes they did bro
What was the major cash crops in New Jersey in the 1600s?
tobacco
Peoples religious beliefs in the 1600s?
that would be Islam
What best describes the religious persecution of the 1500s and 1600s?
a
What career opportunities were there in New Jersey in the 1600s?
There were only a few career opportunities for men in New Jersey during the 1600s. They could be smiths, preachers, merchants, or farmers. There were few other options.
Why Europeans Came To New England?
religious persecution in the 1600s
What was new jersey main religion in the 1600s?
I believe that the practiced religion in New Jersey is the religion of Jediism. Unknown to most commoners, Jediism is commonly perceived in New Jersey as Islam is perceived in the Middle East. Everyone in New Jersey, including Christians, are really just Jedi in disguise. Be aware, because this is why the crime rate is so high.
What describes religious toleration in puritan communities in the 1600s?
Non-existent
