Because New Jersey was located between New York and Philadelphia which gave fighters prime position, not only on land but also in the ocean due to how accessible it was to water. It also was able to control war materials such as raw and worked iron, gunpowder, and muskets.
Explanation:
There are many different trains of thought that lead Americans to their own mindset about the aid of Middle Eastern independence. Generally speaking, there are many people who believe that the United States should be the Police of the world or the hero of smaller countries and help them since they have the power to do so. Others believe that the United States has no rights of interfering in foreign affairs and should mind their own business. There are those who just don't agree with the idea of sending kids to die for other countries as well, no matter why.
It is a sacred scripture depicting that religions truthes and laws, its the words of their god(s).