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How did colonists in New York and New Jersey take part in government?
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New Jersey developed representative political institutions with a proprietary governor and an elected assembly.
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What colony were new york and new jersey part of?
They were part of the british empire
Was the colony of New Jersey a part of the colony of New York?
1664
Is Ellis Island in New York or New Jersey?
New York State and New Jersey share sovereignty over Ellis Island. The original, natural portion of the island belongs to New York State, and is part of New York City. The portion that was artificially created by landfill, as well as the underwater portion, belongs to New Jersey, and is part of Jersey City.
Jay-z is part-owner of what nba team?
Jay-Z is a part owner of the New Jersey Nets. alot of people confuse the NEW JERSEY NETS to the NEW YORK NETS but theres no such thing as the ''NEW YORK NETS''
What land did James Duke of York give to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret?
Part of New York but soon after they named it New Jersey.
Was New Jersey a part of Delaware before becoming a state?
no. the duke of York bought what is now new jersey and new york, and gave the small piece of land to his best friend, the duke of jersey.
What river forms part of New York and New Jersey?
The Hudson River.
Which colony is west of New Jersey?
Pennsylvania Also, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Northwest of New Jersey there is part of New York and part of Canada, which was a colony. South and West of New Jersey are the Carolinas Georgia and Florida.
Is there a place called Asbury Park New York?
There is no Asbury Park, New York. Asbury Park is a city in New Jersey. It is part of the New York City metropolitan area, though.
Where in New York is Statue of Liberty located?
Liberty Island, which may be in New York, and may be in New Jersey, there is disagreement about this. The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay. New York and New Jersey share jurisdiction over the island. The part that lies above sea level belongs to New York, while the part that is submerged belongs to New Jersey
Why is the Statue of Liberty in New Jersey and why do people say that it is in New York City?
The Statue of Liberty is not in New Jersey. This is misinformation. New York and New Jersey share jurisdiction over the island. Although the island is on the New Jersey side of the state line, the part that lies above sea level belongs to New York, while the part that is submerged belongs to New Jersey. See the Related Link below for more information about the controversy between New York and New Jersey over Liberty Island. People consider the Statue of Liberty to be part of New York City because 1) the statue itself is (for obvious reasons) located on the part of Liberty Island that is above sea level, ergo, the statue is in New York City, or 2) they are simply unaware that New Jersey owns the submerged portion.
What state is New York above?
New York State is above both New Jersey (in the eastern part of NYS) and Pennsylvania (in the western part of NYS).
