

The 1900s
Between 1900 and 1930, NJ became a $4 billion manufacturing industry. Unfortunately, the Great Depression of the 1930s hit the state hard. Find the answers to these questions.
What was the main effect of the Great Depression?
What helped New Jersey rebound from the effects of the Great Depression?
Why do you think this help the economy?
What industries began full scale operations during this time?
How did the population shift during the mid-1900s?
Transportation projects helped connect NJ. What two projects were created in the 1950s?
What important event occurred on May 3, 1919? Why was it important?
New Jersey has two International Airports. Where are they located?
Which of the two airports became one of the busiest in the world? Why do you think this happened?


