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Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
The completion of this railroad was a true turning point in history. This railroad connected the east and west coast. The transcontinental railroad offered opportunities to trade like never before. -
John D. Rockefeller started Standard Oil
Rockefeller was known to run the first true monopoly. Standard oil was also one of the first companies to use pipes and transportation, completely cutting out the middle man -
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone
The invention of the telephone was vital to modern-day communication. Prior to the telephone, the main form of communication was letters and newspapers, as you can imagine that took quite some time which caused important information to be delayed. The telephone offered the ability to share information in a much more timely manner. -
Thomas Edison brings light to the world with the light bulb
The invention of the light bulb changed the world drastically. Lighting one's home became safer as there was no open flame in the house. The light bulb was also one of the first steps to clean power. -
7. Ellis Island opens January 1st 1892
Ellis island was the main destination for incoming immigrants. This allowed much more immigration into the United States. The states were sought after because freedom and opportunity were offered. -
Plessy v Ferguson
Plessy v Ferguson constitutionalized segregation.This case deemed whites and blacks "separate but equal". This act was set in place well into the 1900s. -
Upton Sinclair releases “The Jungle”
Sinclair brought to light the reality of where meat came from. Through the release of this book, many became or considered becoming vegetarians. Sinclair was a major part of food and drug safety. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug act was caused by the book "The Jungle". The nauseating reality of the meat-packing plant was brought to life. The Pure Food and Drug act was a set of laws and regulations to endure consumer safety. -
The Pure Food and Drug act
The pure food and drug act came after the book "The jungle was published. After reading this book consumers were disgusted with the nauseating reality of meatpacking plants. New laws and regulations were set into place to ensure consumer safety. -
Henry Ford produced his first Model T (car)
The production of the Model T was a turning point in history. Henry Ford's car made it so people no longer had to use trains. These cars although very different from what we see today were the first step to modern-day transportation. -
. The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
The Triangle SHirtwaist Factory Fire was a true catastrophe.146 workers lost their lives during the fire, and dozens more injured. This event resulted in the making of new laws and regulations to ensure workers' safety. -
Women got the right to vote.
Women earning the right to vote was a true landmark in history. The 19th amendment was the first time women were ever seen as remotely equal to men. Although there was much left to be accomplished, this was a huge first step.
