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Composed/Made the draft of The Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. Known as "The Father of the Constitution." -
Westward Expansion
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Created the Emancipation Proclamation, helped U.S. during the civil war. -
Stated slaves are free -
Equal protection for everyone, no matter ethnicity -
Era of rapid economic growth (more in Northern and Western U.S.)
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In Cleveland, OH John D. Rockefeller made one of the most successful business empire. -
Gave African American MEN right to vote
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Native Americans led by Crazy horse and Sitting Bull defeat the United States (showed natives power) -
Authorized by government to split up tribal lands -
Political movement that addresses ideas, impulses, and issues stemming from modernization of American society.
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Slaughter of 100-300 Lakota Indians, who were killed by US Army troops -
Steel-producing Company founded in Pittsburgh, PA. -
Group of businessmen and sugar planters that forced the queen of Hawaii (Queen Liliuokalani) to leave -
Supreme Court ruled racial segregation did not violate the U.S. Constitution -
Extended the political, economic, military, and cultural influence of the United States over multiple countries
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Aftermath of the explosion of USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba, leading to U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence.
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United States defeated the Spanish fleet resulting in the fall of the Philippines, Was the U.S. victory of the war. -
Was the president that trust busted standard oil, leader of the Progressivism movement, started the rough riders and attacked other countries. -
10 years of building, United States finished the structure after French did not finish it. Connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. -
Brought awareness for harsh working conditions for American meat packaging industry -
Fire in NYC that killed 146 workers. Brought attention to the dangerous sweatshop factory regulations. (better safety regulations) -
Supreme Court ordered Standard Oil Company to break apart, ruling it was in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. -
Act to prevent/restrict child labor
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Gives the right for all American women to vote. -
Was a nationwide constitution that banned the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages
