Immigration and Industrialization

  • The Dead Rabbits Riot

    The Dead Rabbits Riot was a two-day civil disturbance.
  • The Ku Klux Klan is Esablished

    The Ku Klux Klan was established in Tennessee.
  • John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil

    John D. Rockefeller created standard oil.
  • Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone

    Alexander Graham Bell received the patent for his revolutionary new invention: the telephone.
  • The Great Oklahoma Land Race

    People rushed to claim land from the new territory.
  • Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    Ellis Island began receiving immigrants from many different countries.
  • The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published

    The Wizard of Oz is published by L. Frank Baum.
  • J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel

    J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel, which was then bought for 492 million dollars.
  • Ford Motor Company is Founded

    Ford Motor Company is Founded. It would become one of the world's largest companies making some of the most well-known vehicles.
  • Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil

    Ida Tarbell Published Her Article About Standard Oil in 1904.
  • Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    The immigration station was opened after construction was finished on January, 21st, 1905.
  • Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States

    Teddy Roosevelt Becomes the 26th President of the United States.
  • The 16th Amendment is Passed

    The 16th Amendment is Passed, which gives Congress the power and authority to take income tax.
  • The 17th Amendment is Passed

    The 17th Amendment was passed on April, 13th, 1912.
  • The Empire State Building Opens

    On June 17, 1970, The Empire State Building opened after a year and a half of construction.