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Civil Rights Act
It was enacted bu the 43rd United Sates Congress and signed into law by Ulysses S. Grant. It aimed to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights. -
Invention of the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone -
Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia was the first official World's Fair in the United State to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. -
Battle of the Little Bighorn
Also called Custer's Lat Stand. Victory was for Lakota, Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho. Ended Jun 26, 1876 -
Colorado becomes a state
The 38th state in the United States. -
The Compormise of 1877
AN unwritten deal, informally arranged among the U.S. congressman, that settled the intensely disputed 1876 presidential election. It resulted in the United States federal government to pull the troops out of the South, and formally end the Reconstruction Era. -
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Nez Perce Indian War
New Perce Indian War was part of the American Indian Wars -
Rutherford B. Hayes Elected President
Was elected the 19th president. -
Invention of the Light Bulb
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb -
James A. Garfield became President
James A. Garfield was a Brigadier General during the Civil War, he won the Presidential election in 1880. -
James A Garfield Assassinated
September 18,1881, in Long Branch, New Jersey. Garfield was shot and killed. -
Chester A. Arthur Elected President
Was elected the 21st president -
Grove Cleveland Elected President
Was Elected 22nd President -
Found of Interstate Commerce Commission
Its original purpose was to regulate railroads to ensure fair rates, to eliminate rate discrimination, and to regulate other aspects of common carriers, including interstate bus lines and telephone companies. -
Dawes Act of 1887
It was enacted by Congress, authorizing the President to survey Native American tribal land and divide it into allotments for individual Native Americans. -
Founding of National Geographic Society
It was one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational organizations in the world. Its goal was to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge. -
Benjamin Harrison Elected President
Was elected 23rd president -
North Dakota became a State
Was admitted the 39th state -
South Dakota Became a State
Was admitted the 40th state -
Montana Became a State
Was admitted the 41st state -
Washington Became a State
Was admitted was the 42nd state -
Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890
Sherman Antitrust Act tried to prevent the artificial raising of prices by restriction of trade or supply, but many people critiqued it for harming society. -
Idaho Became a State
Was admitted as the 43rd state. -
Wyoming Became a State
Was admitted the 44th state -
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
The Sherman Silver Purchase Act was passing in the request of farmers and miners. They requested the government to pass the it for the interests. -
Tarrif Act of 1890
It was enacted to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by raising the average duty on imports to almost fifty percent -
Wounded Knee Massacre
It was part of the Ghost Dance War and the Sioux Wars. It occurred near Wounded Knee Creek on the Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The U.S. Cavalry troops went into the camp to disarm the Lakota and when the massacre was over, between 250-300 men, women, and children of the Lakota had been killed and 51 were wounded. -
Baltimore Crisis
The Baltimore crisis was a diplomatic incident that took place between Chile and the Untied States. It was triggered bu the stabbing of two United States Navy sailors from USS Baltimore in front of the "True Blue Saloon" in Valparaiso. The United States government demanded an apology, and Chile ended the episode when it apologized and paid $775,000 indemnity. -
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Panic of 1893
Was a serious depression in the U.S.. It influenced every sector of the economy greatly. Stock prices declined, five hundred banks closed, numerous farms ceased operation. The employment rate increased dramatically. -
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Homestead Strike
Also known as the Homestead Massacre, was an industrial lockout and strike which goal was "no wage decrease." The battle was one of the most violent disputes in U.S. labor history, 3rd behind the Ludlow Massacre and the Battle of Blair Mountain. -
Grover Cleveland's 2nd Term as president
First president to serve 2 non-consecutive terms as president. -
Pullman Strike
Was a turning point for the U.S. labor law. Nearly 4,000 factory workers of the Pullman Company stroke in response to recent reduction in wages. -
Utah Became a State
Was admitted the 45th state -
William McKinley Elected President
Was elected the 25th president -
DIngley Act
Raised tariffs in the U.S. It had been effective for twelve years. It was the longest-lived tariff and also the highest. -
Explosion of USS Maine
USS Maine was a Navy ship sent from Florida to Havana, Cuba, aiming to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence. It exploded in Havana Harbor during the Cuban revolt against Spain and became a major political issue in the United States. -
Teller Amendment
it was enacted by the Congress, and it signed into law by President William McKinley. According to the clause, the U.S. would help Cuba with its independence and then leave"control of the island to its people." -
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Spanish American War
The explosion of the USS Maine resulted in the intervention of the U.S. in the Cuban War of Independence. It was part of the Philippine Revolution and the Cuban War of Independence. It ended with the Treaty of Paris. -
Founding of American Anti-Imperialist League
The American Anti-Imperialist League was an organization to against the American annexation of the Philippines. It supported that imperialism was a violation to the fundamental principle. -
Newlands Resolution
the Newlands Resolution was passed bu the United States Congress. It aimed to annex the independent Republic of Hawaii. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1898 was signed by Spain and the Untied States. It ended the Spanish-American War. It was effective since April 11,1899. It helped the United States became of world power -
Open Door Policy
The policy was established to allow for a system of trade in China open to all countries. The Open Door Policy was a principle,but never signed into law. -
Gold Standard Act
It was signed by President William McKinley to define and fix the standard of value, to maintain the parity of all forms of money issued or coined by the United States, to refund the public debt, and for other purposes.