American History 1860-1910

Charles Darwin writes 'origin of species'

Nov 24, 1859

Excerpt of Book

Alaska Purchased

Oct 18, 1867

Alaska Purchase History More info on purchase

Union Pacific Meets Central Pacific

May 10, 1869

golden spike signified the joining of the railroad and compeltion of the TRANSCONTINENTAL RR

Graham Bell patents telephone

Feb 14, 1876

here's more info that I could write

Edison invents Light Bulb

Oct 22, 1879

Edison InventionsThomas Edison had numerous inventions. Take a look here...

Sherman Antitrust Act

Jul 2, 1890

Legal DocumentHere's where I write a little about the antitrust act as legal action against monopolies

carnegie Steel Strike

Jul 6, 1892

Check out what happened