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Republican Party Created
The GOP, as it was fondly nicknamed, held a mass meeting on July 6th, 1854, thus birthing the Republican party. They grew so much that by 1855 they controlled the majority of the House. By organizing so well and quickly, they efficiently upped the requirements of a political party's organizational standards. Overview Platform -
Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
ON August 16, 1858, President Buchanan and Queen Victoria successfully exchanged messages via telegraph for the very first time. Even though the first cable was insufficient, this led to the replacement of said cable with a stronger line, and the ability to communicate quickly and efficiently across the ocean. First transatlantic telephone cable created -
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Civil War
The civil war had a trememendous affect on the military structure of our great nation. We began as a few colonists struggling to organize and fight the British and we ended the Civil War, on both sides, with the ability to organize and delegate operations efficiently and effectively. Resource -
First Underground Railway Open
The Metropolitan Railway opens the world's first underground railway system, resulting in an easy and quick way to travel London through the additions of stations and the completion of the circle line. This also led to technology similar to the Oyster card and the Travelcard. This is important because it shows the need to communicate and organize the constructions of stations when and where in order to create the most efficient system. <a href='http://www.britainbyrail.co.uk/underground.htm' > -
Abolishment of Slavery
With the abolishment of slavery came a plethora of different types of people with a variety of views on how to accomlish tasks. The United States basically had to reorganize themselves and their laws in order to accomodate the newly freed citizens and their possible roles in society. Resource -
First Professional Sports League
The first conglomerate sports league was the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players in 1871. This unified different sports teams and made leagues more possible to play teams from different states and across the United States. This structurized sports and is why we now have the Super Bowl, the World Series, etc.
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The Telephone Was Invented
Alexander Bell's invention of the telephone is by far one of the most important inventions in the communicaitons world. It has led to ease of communication throughout the United States and now also throughout the entire world. This invention has also led to computer and smart phone technology, both important means of communication. Alexander Graham Bell -
World's First Hydroelectric Plant Opens
The first hydroelectric plant began operation on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin. This event led to a nationwide sharing of the operations of hydroelectric plants in order to provide electricity to different cities and homes all over the United States. This in turn led to a nationwide swap of usage of utilities. Resource -
First Patent for a Gas Fueled Car
Karl Benz, a german mechanical engineer, was the first one to patent and invent a gasonline powered vehicle. He began selling these vehicles in July of 1886, which willl lead to the faster communication via mail. Karl Benz -
Local Government Act - England
In England, in 1888 they basically passed a bill saying that county council were going to be established with members being and being elected by the local residents. They structurized small communities around England. Division of Government -
Alfred Nobel dies
After Alfred Noble died, he left his wealth to create a board of members that would designate a winner each year in different categories. This allowed for society to publish their findings and actions throughout the years and make everyone more aware of their accomplishments and more likely to be able to proceed with research done in multiple aspects. Nobel society
