Yes, James Forten and the crew of the Royal Louis were captured and held captive on the British prison ship Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. Forten, an African American sailmaker and abolitionist, was taken prisoner after the defeat of his ship. The Jersey was notorious for its harsh conditions, and many prisoners suffered greatly during their captivity. Forten's experiences in captivity further fueled his commitment to the fight for freedom and equality.
During the Second World War, the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey were the only pieces of British territory ever occupied by Nazi Germany. The islands were occupied from June 30, 1940 to May 9, 1945, after which they were returned to Great Britain following the German surrender.
monmouth university is in west long branch, new jersey right on the jersey shore.
The address of the National Guard Militia Museum Of New Jersey is: 387, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
NoNo , Finland did have German troops stationed there but Finland helped to wage war against the Russians .
They use to fight!?!
Yes noob
The British patrolled around New Jersey and Deleware where they cut off the American forces. Some British troops walked on foot and surrounded the American forces. The British also outnumbered the Americans. That's how they captured Philadelphia.
No. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown Dependancy. Jersey currency is not Legal Tender in Great Britain, however, British businesses can accept the Jersey currency if they wish. British, Guernsey and Scottish currency is Legal Tender in Jersey.
The Bailiwick of Jersey is one of the (English) Channel islands and is a British Crown dependancy. The currency of Jersey is similar to that of Britain and is tied to the value of the British curency.
Jersey uses the Jersey pound (JEP) as its official currency, which is pegged to the British pound sterling (GBP). The Jersey pound is issued by the States of Jersey and is used alongside British currency, which is accepted on the island. Both banknotes and coins are available in denominations specific to Jersey, but British currency can also be freely used.
Jersey is a British island. When they came here they named it New Jersey.
well I meant “How did Washington trick the British in New Jersey? please be quick.”
No.
The dutch claimed most of the land in New Jersey, and then the British stole it.
There is a Jersey. It is one of the Channel Islands (in the English Channel) between England and France. It is a British Dependency.
St. Helier.
No