1876-1900

  • Invention of Telephone

    Invention of Telephone
    Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone
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    Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia

    It was the first official worlds fair to be held in the United States, and it was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of signing the Declaration of independence.
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    Nez Perce Indian War

    Nez Perce Indian war was in between the American Indian war.
  • Rutherford B. Hayes inauguration

    Rutherford B. Hayes inauguration
    On this day he sworn into be the 29th president of the United States.
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    Rutherford B. Hayes presidency

    He was the 19th president of the United States
  • Invention of the light bulb

    Invention of the light bulb
    Thomas Edison invented the light bulb
  • James A. Garfield was elected president

    James A. Garfield was elected president
    James was elected the 20th President of the United States
  • James A. Garfield was assassinated

    James A. Garfield was assassinated
    James was assassinated and shot four months into his presidency then died two months later
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    Chester A. Arthur elected president

    he became the 21st president of the United States. He was only Vice President for 199 days before he became the President.
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    Grover Cleveland was elected President

    He was elected the 22nd president of the United States
  • The Dawes Act

    The Dawes Act
    It was passed in 1887 by President Cleveland. It allowed the government to break up Native Americans tribal lands and whoever cooperated were permitted to be U.S. citizens.
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    Spanish–American War

    This war was between Spain and the United States. This war started due to America's support the ongoing struggle by Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule. The second reason being a mysterious explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor.