New Jersey History Quiz

Who were the first people to inhabit the area now known as New Jersey?

• European settlers
• Native American tribes
• Spanish explorers
• British colonists

Which European explorer was the first to arrive in New Jersey?

• Christopher Columbus
• Giovanni da Verrazzano
• Henry Hudson
• John Cabot

What year did England take control of New Jersey?

• 1607
• 1664
• 1776
• 1787

What significant event began in 1775 that involved New Jersey?

• The Civil War
• The American Revolution
• World War I
• The War of 1812

Which battle did George Washington win in New Jersey that was a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Princeton
• Battle of Yorktown
• Battle of Saratoga

How many Revolutionary War battles took place in New Jersey?

• More than any other state
• Fewer than any other state
• Exactly 10
• Only 3

In what year did New Jersey become the third U.S. state?

• 1776
• 1787
• 1790
• 1800

What was New Jersey the first state to sign?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which Native American tribe was NOT mentioned as living in New Jersey?

• Lenape
• Munsee
• Unalachtigo
• Iroquois

What was a major reason for the conflict among early European settlers in New Jersey?

• Cultural differences
• Land ownership
• Religious beliefs
• Trade routes