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The First Automobile - Industrial and Reform
In the early 1700s, the first ever automobile was built. This invention allowed for people to travel to places in a more convenient way. It also laid the path for the vehicles that we have now. -
Monroe Doctrine - Imperialism and the Great War
The Monroe Doctrine was enforced to keep the US from interfering with Europe. It helped to change American history by making sure that there were no problems that came between the US and Europe. -
The Troy Female Seminary - Progressivism and Reform
In 1826, Emma Hart Willard founded the first High School for girls. This allowed both boys and girls to have equal education. Now, the boys High School is combined with the girls High School to create the High School we know today. -
Telegraph - Industrial and Reform
In 1837, Samuel Morse created the telegraph. This device had the ability to send currents through wires to point to certain letters and numbers. The telegraph allowed for people to rapidly communicate to each other with the help of a translator. This device also made the path for the telephone to be created which eventually turned into the modern phone we have now. -
Seneca Falls - Progressivism and Reform
The Seneca Falls Convention was held for women to enlist the support of important men. They were also able to publish a declaration stating that "..all men and women are created equal." To this day, this declaration allows women to have the same rights and opportunities as men do. -
Transcontinental Railroad Completion - Expansion, Immigration, and Urbanization
In 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was officially completed. The end of the railroad was marked by a golden spike which can still be seen today. This railroad allowed for people to travel across states. We still use this invention today. We have the New York subway which consists of an underground train network. The Transcontinental Railroad also eventually led to other forms of transportation that we see today such as planes. -
Second Industrial Revolution - Expansion, Immigration, and Urbanization
Between the years 1870 and 1914, the second Industrial Revolution happened. This created more jobs for people in service industries. These jobs have really allowed us to have the banks, hotels, retail stores, and restaurants that we have today. Cities also grew during this time. There were jobs, recreational places, and education available in these areas now. The building of these cities has enabled us to have the cities that we know of today. -
The First Incandescent Light Bulb - Industrial and Reform
In the year 1879, Thomas Edison created the first ever incandescent light bulb. It was the first light that could be left on for multiple hours. Without this invention, we wouldn't have the lights that we do today. -
Tuskegee Institute - Progressivism and Reform
The Tuskegee Institute was a school that emphasized their teaching on job skills and academics. It was the first school that allowed African Americans to earn equality. Today, it is a university in Tuskegee Alabama. Without this school, African Americans may not have the equality that they do today. -
Time Zones - Industrial and Reform
In 1883, the General Time Convention set four time zones for the US. This includes the Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern time zones. These time zones are still in place today and allow us to have a better understanding of time. -
Settlement Houses - Progressivism and Reform
In 1889, Jane Addams created Settlement Houses that offered services to poor urban residents. This changed the way things were done and enabled residents to get the care they needed. This event can even help to show us ways to help those in need now. -
Jacob Riis "How the Other Half Live" - Expansion, Immigration, and Urbanization
In 1890, author Jacob Riis wrote and published the book "How the Other Half Live". This book helped to bring the working poor living situations into light. By doing this, people were shocked and positive changes were made for the better. -
Ellis Island Opens - Expansion, Immigration, and Urbanization
On January 1st, 1892, Ellis Island opened. This allowed Russians, Italians, Greeks, Turks, Irish and more to immigrate to the US. Now that people had the ability to immigrate, they were able to come to the US to not only get jobs, but also escape challenges such as famine or war. -
First Gas Powered Automobile - Industrial and Reform
In 1893, Henry Ford made the first ever gasoline powered automobile. It not only made traveling easier, but also allowed people to have more freedom, travel faster, and get fresher food. Today, people have used Henry Ford's cars as a base for the vehicles we have now. -
USS Maine Sinks - Imperialism and the Great War
On the night of February 15th, 1898, the USS Maine sank due to an explosion. Thousands of people were killed and people were shocked. This caused the US to be on high alert and eventually become a military power. -
Battle of Manila Bay - Imperialism and the Great War
The Battle of Manila bay started with the US fleet destroying the Spanish fleet. The battle barely lasted a day. Due to the quick outcome, this is considered one of the best victories in the US Navy. This also contributed to the US becoming a more well known military power. -
The Chicago Defender - Interwar Years
The Chicago Defender was first published on May 5th, 1905. It eventually became the most influential African American newspaper in the US. It even helped to end segregation and change barriers in voting. -
Angel Island Opens - Expansion, Immigration, and Urbanization
On January 21st, 1910, Angel Island officially opened. This allowed for people to immigrate from China and other Asian countries. This helped to expand the diversity of the US even more. -
Sinking of Lusitania - Imperialism and the Great War
The Sinking of Lusitania killed about 1,200 people, about 128 of them being american. This angered the nation. Eventually this event led to the public turning against Germany. -
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points - Imperialism and the Great War
In 1918, Woodrow Wilson explained fourteen ways we can have world peace. These fourteen points were used as a blueprint in a way and included having no more wars. The fourteen points were used as the basis for the Treaty of Versailles which helped to end WWI. -
Prohibition - Interwar Years
The Prohibition banned all use and consumption of alcohol. This was done with the goal of having people get used to no alcohol and therefore fixing the violence that was caused by it. However, instead it negatively impacted society and increased crime rates, especially with people smuggling alcohol illegally. -
The First "Talkie" - Interwar Years
In 1927, the first ever talkie was released called The Jazz Singer. Until then, movies did not have sound or spoken dialogue. By the release of this historic movie, the way for the movie industry today was shaped. -
The Great Depression - Interwar Years
The Great Depression was a result of parts of the US slowly failing. This included overproduction of both consumer goods and agriculture, credit, the stock market crashing, and banks going bankrupt. All of these factors resulted in one of the biggest events in history. This however allowed for us to learn from past mistakes and prepare if something similar were to happen. -
The New Deal - Interwar Years
The New Deal was created for numerous of reasons. A few of these reasons were to balance the federal budget, help farmers and the rural poor, and curb abuses by big businesses. The New Deal helped to improve the lives of the people affected during the Great Depression. -
Brown vs Board of Education - Progressivism and Reform
The Brown vs Board of Education was a Supreme Court case on segregation in a Public School. On May 17th, 1954, it ruled that segregation was not allowed. This hearing allowed people to have equal educational rights.