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The Dead Rabbits Riot
The Dead Rabbits Riot was a huge fight that happened in Lower Manhattan, New York. This lasted for two days against the rival gangs. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The Ku Klux Klan was established on December 24, 1865, in Pulaski, Tennessee. The KKK group became dedicated to the composure of Reconstruction reforms. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
The Standard Oil Company was formed on January 10, 1870, by John D. Rockefeller, his brothers, and business partners. The business was so successful that Rockefeller became one of the world's first billionaires. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone on March 7, 1876. He was only 29 years old when he did this. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
Around 50,000 people were lined up for the race. Around 11,000 homesteads were claimed during this. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island opened up as an immigration station on January 1st, 1892. A 17-year-old was the first immigrant to be processed there. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The Wizard of Oz was published on May 17, 1900. This was the first fantasy written by an American. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J.P. Morgan founded U.S. Steel on March 2, 1901. The Company was capitalized at $1.4 billion. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
On September 14, 1901, Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States. This was right after the assassination of William McKinley. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The Ford Motor Company was founded on June 16, 1903. Henry and 12 others invested around $28,000 and created the company. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Ida Tarbell started investigating standard oil in 1901. She published her article about standard oil in November 1904. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th Amendment was passed on July 2, 1909, and ratified on February 3, 1913. This amendment established Congress's right to impose a federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Angel Island was an Immigration Station in San Fransisco Bay. The immigrants that entered the United States were detained and held there. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th Amendment was passed on May 13, 1912. Which was later ratified on April 8, 1913. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931. The building is 102 stories tall.