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What prevented New Jersey from developing like New York City?
What prevented New Jersey from developing like New York City?
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Jill W
What prevented New Jersey from developing like New York City?
The major thing that stopped New Jersey from developing to the extent New York City developed was their harbor. New York City the finest deep water harbor in the world, thus, it became the most desired venue for shipping.