New Jersey

connect or disconnect, but still affects different populations. One of the recent problems faced by New Jersey is the issues with droughts. Over the past few months, there has been less and less rainfall compared to the natural amount of precipitation that naturally occurs in certain parts of New Jersey to keep good water levels. Data shows that the drought has taken a toll on the northern part of New Jersey, while the southern part is doing just fine In terms of rainfall. On paper it seems like…

Issue: Despite the racial diversity of the general student populace, New Jersey public schools are among the most segregated in the nation, hindering the education of both minority and Caucasian students. Necessary Background: New Jersey is historically very progressive in the area of racial integration, being one of the first states in the nation to enact anti-segregation laws in 1881. It also is also the only state with a constitutional provision explicitly forbidden segregation. However, in…

1) What type of representation did the New Jersey Plan call for? The type of representation the New Jersey Plan call for is the “equal representation” where even though the population of each states are different, they will still have the same number of representatives for their state. A federal government with only one legislative body which was based on the idea of equal representation that is having two senators despite the size of the state and its population. 2) What type of…

Unfortunately, New Jersey waterways, specifically the ones in northern New Jersey, have been plagued with an abundance of plastic. This is a major problem that needs to be fixed is the contaminated waterways because they cause problems. The plastic pollution in the waterways of New Jersey is a big environmental problem. According to the New York Times, “At any given time, an estimated 165 million plastic particles are floating...along the Hudson River, south to Sandy Hook Bay, in New Jersey”…

year were slowly approaching. Washington had three options either attacked New Jersey, move to winter quarters and rebuilt the army or disband the army and rely solely on the militia. At this point, morale amongst the troops was low, and the contracts were set to expire at the end of the winter. Washington decided to attack New Jersey; this was a highly risky because winter had approached the only way to reach New Jersey was to cross the Delaware River. The Delaware River would be frozen and…

least the stream through the middle of the shack was temporarily thwarted! They were delivered thankfully by Dr. Thomas Walton, a very experienced English doctor in town (and Indian Agent to boot, amongst other things). John and Lucinda named the two new Jennings, John Arthur and Edith Victoria. It can’t be doubted that the whole family couldn’t wait for the warmer weather of spring and they would all be heading to the Jennings’s homestead farm on Blackstone Lake for the…

Philadelphia, and peace with the Indians. William Penn’s sense of democracy later formed the basis of the American Constitution. William Penn’s influence on America was fantastic. He worked with others while establishing three of the colonies -New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. He saw that humble folks got a chance to start their lives under favorable conditions; he preached and practiced religious freedom; his ideals helped form the democracy we have today in America. William Penn Jr.…

impacts. These shows often portray stereotypical models all across America, emphasizing, and even exaggerating their habits and Ebonics, leaving viewers with a narrow vision of American citizens and lessening ethical and moral values. Shows such as Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo give us a glimpse of what exactly reality television entails. We, the people, are obligated to ensure the prolific souls of our great nation be rid of these vicious and terrible stereotypes. It is…

much money on alcohol, and they often got swindled into paying hundreds of dollars to stay in an otherwise dirt cheap motel because no decent place would allow teenagers to party like they did. They sat in their hotel rooms and drank the beautiful New Jersey beach days away, waiting for the sun to set so they could continue their drunken…

back. Bon Jovi was born March 2, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. This full name was John Francis Bongiovi Jr. During his teen years he looked up to many musicians of his time. Some of those musicians were Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. People would know Bruce Springsteen from his song “Born in the USA”. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes were a rock band formed in New Jersey. Musicians such as these inspired Bon Jovi to pursue a career in…