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Constitution is Written
One of the biggest grievances of the Americans was taxation withour representation. -
First Bank of the United States is Created
Propesed by Alexander Hamilton to handle the financial needs of the new government. -
Eli Whitney Invents Cotton Gin
The cotton gin allowed the seeds to be removed from cotton at a much quicker rate. Cotton production increased greatly and also greatly entrenched the US in the slave system. -
Second National Bank is Chartered
Founded by many of the same congressman who originally declined its recharter in ordere to finance the war of 1812 -
Gibbons vs. Ogden
The supreme court holds that the power to control interstate commerce is given to congress by the commerce clause. -
Erie Canal is Finished
First canal between eastern seaboard and western interior. Cut transportation costs by 95%. -
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Railroads Begin to Have an Effect
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Gilded Age
Time of rapid economic and population growth, but, as the name implies, there was a darker side if you peeled off the top layer. -
Lochner vs. New York
Wanted to limit work day of a baker to 10 hours but was invalidated by supreme court. Led to "Lochner Era" of invalidating laws wishing to regulate working conditions. -
Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is created due to poor condition that were made known by muckrakers such as Upton Sinclair. -
Model T
First economically viable automobile. Cheap, easy to repair, and simple to drive. In the 20's the majority of american drivers had learned with a Model T. -
Standard Oil Dissolved
Possibly the Unites States' largest company ever is broken up.
