Question

How did new jersey’s colonial status change in 1702

Answer 1

It became a royal colony controlled by an English king is the right answer.

New Jersey was one of the America's original 13 colony. Prior to becoming the royal colony, the New Jersey was divided into East and West Jersey. The first Governor of the royal colony of New Jersey was Edward Hyde, Lord Combury. Lord Combury was sent back to England in the charge of corruption. Thereafter, the rule of New Jersey went in the hands of the New York governor.