Established as a Proprietary Colony
Revolutionary War
Admitted into the Union
Industrial Revolution
Economic Hub
English seize control from the Dutch, establishing New Jersey as a proprietary colony with East Jersey and West Jersey.
Battles of Trenton and Princeton during the Revolutionary War provide crucial victories for the Continental Army, boosting morale and strategic position.
New Jersey ratifies the U.S. Constitution on December 18, becoming the third state to join the Union.
Industrial Revolution transforms New Jersey into a hub of manufacturing and innovation, particularly in cities like Newark and Paterson.
New Jersey becomes a center for transportation, telecommunications, and pharmaceutical industries, contributing significantly to national and global economies.
Historical Events: New Jersey
December 18, 1787