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Invention of the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone changed what was seen as possible for American citizens across the country. With the Telephone, people could communicate verbally across long distances in real-time. -
Battle of Little Big Horn
Native Americans decimate over 200 American soldiers in the Black Hills. This conflict arose when the Native Americans refused to sell their tribal land, which resulted in the dispatching of the American soldiers. The massacre made the public believe that all Native Americans were wild and violent. -
Thomas Edison's Invention of the Light Bulb
Thomas Edison's Light Bulb created a way for light to be emitted without the use of fire. This was very beneficial for buildings like factories where there items that could catch flame quite easily. -
The Assassination of President James A. Garfield
While waiting for his train at a station in Baltimore, President James A. Garfield was shot and killed by Charles Guiteau. Guiteau had been stalking the President prior to this event, and he believed that Garfield's death would reunite the Republican party. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
Signed by President Chester A. Arthur, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 put a 10 year ban on the immigration of all Chinese workers. At this time, Chinese immigrants in America were treated poorly and lived in poverty, working the jobs that no one else wanted. As more and more Chinese came in, the public's view on them became more and more negative. -
The Statue of Liberty
As a sign of friendship between America and France, the French gifted a massive copper statue known today as the Statue of Liberty. This monument can be seen towering over the city of New York and is still accessible today. -
America Declares War on Spain
When the U.S.S Maine, an American ship, was sank in the Havana Harbor, the US believed that the crime was committed by Spain. Also, America was supportive of Cuba's fight for independence and wanted to annex the island. Because of these two reasons. -
Treaty of Paris is Signed
The Treaty of Paris marked the end of the Spanish-American war. Under the terms of the agreement, Cuba was allowed to be independent of Spain, and America was able to acquire Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines from Spain.