History of the New Jersey State Constitution

Originally, the state of New Jersey was a single British colony, the Province of New Jersey. After the English Civil War, Charles II assigned New Jersey as a proprietary colony to be held jointly by Sir George Carteret and John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton. Eventually, the collection of land fees, or quit-rents, from colonists proved inadequate for colonial profitability. Sir George Carteret sold his share of the colony to the Quakers in 1673. Following the sale, the land was divided into East and West Jersey. In 1681, West Jersey adopted a constitution. In 1683, East Jersey adopted one as well. In 1702, the colonies were united again under Anne of Great Britain, and adopted a constitution in 1776. Contents 1 Constitutions 1.1 Concession and Agreement 1.2 West Jersey Constitution 1.3 East Jersey Constitution 1.4 1776 Constitution 1.5 1844 Constitution 1.6 1947 Constitution 1.7 Amendments since 1947 2 References 3 External links // [edit] Constitutions [edi... (see more)