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Q: What colony did the Duke of york split int New York and New Jersey?
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What colony was created when New York was split?

New Jersey


What date was the colony of New Jersey formed?

New Jersey was founded in 1664, by James, the duke of York


What did James duke of york do?

James, Duke of York split New Netherland into two parts, New York and New Jersey. He gave control of New Jersey to his friend, while he controlled New York.


Who gave King Charles 11 of England the New Jersey colony?

The Duke of York, who was his brother. The Duke of York then renamed New Netherlands 'New York'.


What did James duke of york do to new netherland?

James Duke of York split New Netherland into two parts New York, and New Jersey. He gave control of New Jersey to his friends, he controlled New York.


Why did New Jersey split from New York?

New Jersey was originally part of the Dutch New Netherland colony. When James Duke of York (eventually King James II) was given the New York colony by the king in 1665, he gave part of it to a creditor to pay off a debt and another bit a friend. Those two regions became the province of New Jersey.


What colony was given by duke of York to lord John Berkeley and sir George?

New Jersey


The Dutch colony of New Netherlands split to become the two proprietary colonies of?

The colony of Virginia split into Virginia and West Virginia.Massachusetts split into Massachusetts and Maine.


When did New Jersey become English?

1702 it became a English colony when the Duke of York demanded the charters


What is the New Jersey colony known for?

The New Jersey Colony is known for Iron and Ships


Did the Duke of York set up royal colony of New Jersey because he felt New York was too large to govern?

no


Who is Famous from New Jersey as a Colony?

Lord John Berkly, Sir George Cartier, Duke of york(at hat time).