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Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes becomes the 19th President of the United States of America. -
Alexander Graham Bell Invents the Telephone
The first successful experiment with the telephone is recorded in Alexander's journal. -
Reconstruction Ends
The Federal government pulls out of the south. The Democratic Party rises to power. -
Pleasant Valley Farmers' Alliance
The first chapter of the Farmers' Alliance in Texas. It was formed in response to the cost of agricultural supplies, the falling price of cotton, and the taking of profit by production middlemen after the Civil War. -
The Great Railroad Strike
After the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad company cut wages for the third time that year, the workers went on strike to show their insistence for higher pay. It was ultimately a failure for the workers, however it set the precedent for labor unions in the future. -
Thomas Edison Patents Phonograph
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McCormick Renames Company and Expands Business
Cyrus McCormick hires his new production manager to replace his brother, in order to better industrialize his crops. This doubled output in five years. He renamed his company to 'McCormick Harvesting Machine Co.' -
James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield becomes the 20th President of the United States of America. -
Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur becomes the 21st president of the United States of America after Garfield was assassinated. -
Immigration Act
Congress passes this act that limits immigrants from coming to the U.S. who can't support themselves and their families, are mentally ill, or criminals. -
Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland becomes the 22nd president of the United States of America. -
Nationwide Strike
300-500 workers go on strike, demanding an 8-hour work day. -
Interstate Commerce Act
Congress passes the Interstate Commerce Act, granting Congress the power to "regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states" through the railroads. -
"Looking Backwards"
Edward Bellamy publishes his book, 'Looking Backwards', calling for reform in America's industries. -
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison becomes the 23rd president of the United States of America. -
"How the Other Half Lives"
Jacob Riis publishes his book, 'How the Other Half Lives', to make America become aware of the poverty in places like New York City. -
Grover Cleveland's Special Second Term
Grover Cleveland becomes the 24th president of the United States of America, becoming the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms. -
Frontier Thesis
Frederick Jackson Turner publishes his theory of how the frontier shaped America in his paper, 'The Significance of the Frontier in American History.' This was read at the meeting of the American Historical Association in Chicago, during the World Columbian Exposition. -
Pullman Strike
Workers at the Pullman Railcar Factory go on strike and are helped by the American Railway Union. The union's leader, Eugene Debs is arrested, and the strike is ended. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Supreme Court case which ruled that racial discrimination was legal, as long as the segregated facilities were equal. -
William McKinley
William McKinley becomes the 25th president of the United States of America. -
Hawaii
Hawaii becomes a territory. -
Open Doors Policy
The Open Doors Policy is passed in Congress. It wanted all Western Markets to have access to Chinese markets. -
Gold Standard Act
Signed by McKinley, it established gold as the sole basis for redeeming paper currency.