They were originally royal colonies. New York and New Jersey were under the direct control of the king.
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Many presidents took the oath in 1881 following Garfield passing away shortly. After taking office. Chester A. Arthur took the office when Garfield was pronounced dead.
Abraham was greatly influenced by Mesopotamian s and traveled to Palestine.
The Romans (Julius Cease 55 B.C.)
The Anglo-Saxons (449 A.D.)
The Vikings (793 A.D.)
The Normans (French; 1066 A.D. Battle of Hastings)