It’s said July 4, 1776 is a date that changed the world. If that’s so, then it’s worth the time to study the events that led to the Declaration of Independence.
Each of the 13 colonies had to make the decision to declare independence, and nowhere was that decision more difficult then in New Jersey. As the crucial vote approached, this colony was literally divided, both geographically and politically. It was divided into East and West, with two capitals, Perth Amboy and Burlington.
The royal governor, William Franklin, attempted to rule from Perth Amboy while an extralegal group was issuing decrees…
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