New Jersey and "New Jerseyans" played an instrumental role in the Revoutionary War, the Critical Period, and the creation of The Constitution.  New Jersey is often called the "crossroads of the revolution."  Colonial and British troops fought for control of the state and fought a few major battles and numerous skirmishes on New Jersey soil.  Who has not been told the story of Washingtion crossing the Delaware River to attack the Hessians hungover from celebrating the holidays.New Jersey was one of the first state's to complete its own Constitution in 1776 and was one of the state's most affected by the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.  While trying to hold onto the rights of smaller states, New Jersey representatives played a major role at the Constitutional Convention creating a stronger government.  Listed below are several instrumental documents, events, and people involved in the infancy of our nation between 1776 and the Ratification of The Constitution.

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