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Civil Rights Act
Protected the civil and legal rights of all American citizens. Enacted in response to the violations committed against the African Americans. -
Invention of Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell patented the first ever invention of the telephone. Used for long-range communications from household use to business and military. -
Compromise of 1877
Officially ended the Reconstruction era by drawing out all troops out of the South. Settled the very controversial election of 1876 between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden. -
Invention of Light Bulb
Thomas Edison made a breakthrough in his trials and created the first electric source of light. Called, "Most important invention since light". Made for night time activities and longer days. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Put a ban on all Chinese Labor immigrants. Was set to be in place for 10 whole years but was renewed for a longer sentence. -
Haymarket Riot
A devastating bombing that took place in Chicago. Started off as a Laborer's rally, but turned bloody after police attacked several and killed one worker. This event led to panic across the country and anarchist movements to take form. -
Johnstown Flood
The failure of the South Fork dam led to the destruction of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The result was over $17 million in property damage, and over 2,000 deaths. -
Jim Crow Laws
This year marked the start of a thirty year period of disenfranchisement of the African American community. This was caused from the aftermath of the civil war. Segregation would continue to gain popularity until the mid 20th century. -
Homestead Strike
What started as an industrial lockout strike, turned into a battle between the laborers and private security agents. The result was a weakening in unionism and no virtual changes to the steel mills pay or work qualities. -
Pullman Strike
A railroad strike that spread nationwide in order to stop the cuts in wages and achieve better workplace standards and value of life. This was a unsuccessful and resulted in a complete shutdown of railroads and no change in pay. -
Spanish-American War
War fought between Spain and America over the sinking of the USS Maine in Cuba. Cuba was seeking Independence from Spain and the ship was sent to aid the cause. The result of the war was an American victory, Cuba gaining independence from Spain, and the Treaty of Paris ending conflict between America and Spain.
