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The Great Chicago Fire
The fire burned for over 24 hours. An estimated 300 people died. 100,000 people were left homeless. -
Munn V. Illinois
Established government regulation of railroads.The supreme court upheld the Granger laws by a vote of 7 to 2. The federal government's tight to regulate private industry to serve public interest. -
Amusement Parks
Cities began setting aside land for the amusement parks. The roller coaster is what drew people to come to Coney Island. The Ferris wheel is what also drew people to come the the amusement parks. -
George Eastman
George Eastman introduced his new Kodak camera. It had cost $25 and it included a 100 role of film. It was easier to operate and everyone could use them. -
Congress Passes the Sherman Antitrust Act
The antitrust act made it illegal to form a trust that interfered with free trade between states or with other countries. The Supreme Court threw out 7 of the 8 cases the federal government. -
The Wright Brothers
The first to make a successful human flight with an airplane. The airplane was powered by an engine heavier than air. This would impact traveling because people can now go to places out side of America. -
The San Francisco Earthquake
The quake lasted 28 seconds and fires burned for 4 days. An estimated 1,000 people died. Over 200,000 were homeless -
Henry Ford Introduces the Model T.
Henry Ford's Model T predated the moving assembly line. It was produced till 1927. It was the best selling car for 20 years
