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Immigration and urbanization
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1865
The Civil War ends.
Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse -
Womens christian Temperance union
Large woman's organization that fought for temperance. Set up on Ellis Island to help immigrant -
The chinese Exclusion Act
No Chinese immigrant is allowed to enter the United States -
Columbian Exposition
The Chicago World's Fair) Boasted biggest Farris Wheel in world which drew nearly 26 million people -
Brooklyn Bridge
Largest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Designed by German immigrant John Roebling -
Statue of Liberty
French gift to the United States, designed by Frederic Bartholdi -
Hull House
Famous settlement house founded by Jane Addams -
Ellis Island
Busiest inspection station for millions of immigrants
