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Grandfather clause
it stated that if a Voter’s father or grandfather was eligible to vote. They did not have to take a literacy test or pay fee. This allowed the poor, illiterate whites to vote, but not freedom. -
Chinese immigration
The Chinese Exclusion act of 1882 effectively ends Chinese immigration. They were stopped to come in America and Chinese Exclusion act was signed by president Chester A. Arthur. -
The Brooklyn bridge
The Brooklyn started in 1869 and completed in 1883; it the first steel wire suspension bridge constructed. -
James Naismith
James Naismith invented Basketball to condition young athletes during cold months Andy he published 13 rules for the game. -
Ellis Island
1890 Ellis island was selected as the immigration station for port Newyork. 1892 opens its doors. -
Ida B. Wells crusades against Lynchings
she was a former school teacher in Memphis. Three of her friends were murdered by Memphis mob after they defended themselves against a mob trying to attack and destroy their store. Ida began a newspaper attacking lynchings and racism. Her newspaper store was burned and she was forced to flee to the north and she started an anti-lynching compaign. -
John Hay
Secretary John Hay called the Spanish American war, “ a splendid little war” -
The Maine ship
The Maine was destroyed and Spain was accused by the USA of that explosion. The congress declared a war on Spain.
