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Telephone
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End of Reconstruction Era
After the Civil War, the United States began rebuilding in the South. -
Light bulb
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James A. Garfield sworn as 20th President
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Haymarket Riots
Began as a peaceful rally at Haymarket Square in Chicago. It supported workers striking for an eight-hour day. A bomb was thrown at a squad of police and ended with several workers killed and dozens more injured. -
Commerce Commission Act
This Act regulated railroads and protected farmers from fees that it judged excessive. The US Congress designated rail a common-carrier service. -
Dawes Act
President of the United States divided Native American land into allotments for individual Native Americans. -
Annexation of Hawaii
By the urging of President William McKinley, Hawaii was annexed by the United States.
