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Westward Expansion
The 18th century saw an extraordinary move West in America, fueled by the Gold Rush, the Homestead Act, and the belief in Manifest Destiny -
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Darwin's Theories Gain Popularity
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Hayes Presidency
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Edison Invents Electric Power
Edison, in his Menlo Park lab, used electricity to power everyday objects as well as to illuminate cities, revolutionizing the world forever. -
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Arthur Presidency
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Cleveland Presidency
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Harrison Presidency
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2nd Cleveland Presidency
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McKinley Presidency