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A primate of this period, at ease both in the trees and on the ground, is probably the common ancestor of gorillas, chimpanzees and humans
While in Egypt, Alexander founds Alexandria – the best known of the many towns he establishes to spread Greek culture
The Olmecs raise large clay platforms, probably with temples at the top, beginning the long American tradition of sacred pyramids
The English artist John White paints the everyday life of the Secotan Indians of America
Lincoln becomes the Republican presidential candidate, benefiting from a Democratic party split on the issue of slavery
With the sea level falling, a land bridge (known as Beringia) forms between Siberia and Alaska, enabling humans to enter the continent of America
John Smith publishes A Description of New England, an account of his exploration of the region in 1614
The English artist John White paints the everyday life of the Secotan Indians of America
Benjamin Franklin's chopped-up snake, urging union of the colonies with the caption 'Join or Die', is the first American political cartoon
General Gage sends a detachment of British troops to seize weapons held by American Patriots at Concord
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