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Invention of the Telephone
Inventor: Alexander Graham Bell
The telephone allowed people over great distances to converse in a matter of seconds, and contributed to the trend of global communication that began with the industrial revolution. The telephone was used for both commercial and private use, and the installation of pay phones in later years gave the general public greater access to improved communication for a low cost. -
Battle at Little Bighorn
Little Big Horn Battle was fought on Little Big Horn river in central Montana. In 1876, Sitting Bull (Chief) and the rest of his Lakota Sioux tribe, as well as Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes fought against the 7th regiment of the US cavalry, under control of George Armstrong Custer and Major Reno. This battle was due to their cultural differences and many past disputes over territory. This battle resulted in a short victory to Sioux and Cheyenne tribes. -
James Garfield Becomes President
James A. Garfield moved into office as the twentieth president. He was assassinated in his first year of office. -
The Dawes Act
The Dawes Act was created in 1887, named after Henry Dawes, the author of the Act. This law allowed for the president to divide reservation land into small allotments for Indian families in Western territories. Indians were forced to practice the Agrarian culture now, which led to many deaths due to poverty, and disease. -
Nation Council of Women
The National Council of Women in the United States is established to promote the advancement of women in society. -
Invention of the Radio
Inventor: Guglielmo Marconi
Electromagnetic wave that have capacity to transmit sound through the air its tied in with the telegraph and telephone. This invention changed the way everyone communicated on an everyday bases as the communication became nearly instant compared to days later.
