Founding Of The New Jersey Colony
For which of the following reasons was the colony of New Jersey founded?
A
It was originally part of New York and was granted by the Duke of York to prominent colonists to secure their political favor.
B
Settlers seeking independence staged a rebellion against the Duke of York to establish the colony.
C
It was established as a refuge for Catholics from various nations.
D
It was granted as a royal gift from the king to the Duke of York.
E
It was established as the first colony in which settlers held absolute ownership of their land.