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Hurricane Strikes Galveston
In 1900, a hurricane struck Galveston, killing thousands and making it the most deadly natural disaster in the United States. -
President McKinley is Assassinated
President McKinley was assassinated on September 14, 1901, by the anarchist Leon Czolgosz, making Theodore Roosevelt the new president. -
Philippine-American War Ends
President Theodore Roosevelt declared the ending of the Philippine-American War in July of 1902, marking the end of another ongoing American war. -
Upton Sinclair Publishes "The Jungle"
Upton Sinclair published "The Jungle", a book about a Lithuanian immigrant family who came to work in America. This book had lasting effects and ultimately lead to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Catches Fire
In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in Manhattan caught fire, killing dozens due to the doors being chained shut by management. This gruesome event lead Americans to protest and want for reform. -
Austrian-Hungarian Heirs Archduke Franz Ferdinand and His Wife Are Assassinated
On June 28, 1914, heirs to the Austria-Hungary throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Grand Duchess Sophie were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a Serb. This event ultimately lead to the start of World War I. -
America Joins World War I
America joined World War I on April 4th, 1917, after Congress declared war on Germany. This declaration of war against Germany was ultimately due to many different factors. -
The Nineteenth Amendment is Ratified
The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, allowing women to vote. This signified a large time of change in America.
