New Jersey's War-Torn Economy | Jersey News

Two hundred fifty years ago, New Jersey was America’s breadbasket—farming, iron, timber, and even “Jersey lightning” fueled its economy. But the Revolutionary War turned that prosperity upside down: farms raided, currency worthless, Loyalists fleeing, and the state plunged into its first major recession. Recovery was slow, hampered by lack of westward expansion, forcing many to leave. The war didn’t just reshape politics—it shattered livelihoods, leaving a lasting economic scar. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abdbd92b63e0d30a