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The Dead Rabbits Riot
Two gangs known as the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys fought over control of New York City. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
It was founded on a basis of white supremacy and hatred of black people. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller opens up the Standard Oil company, which made him one of the first billionaires in history. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephaone
On this day, the telephone was revealed to the world as a new form of communication. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
People went on a rampage to get pieces of land for homes and buisneses. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
The first immigration processing station has opened up to immigrants from Europe. This sparked the days of immigration. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
After the assassination of President Mckinley, Teddy Roosevelt became the new president of the United States. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The book appeared as a children's novel during 1900's. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J.P. Morgan decided to merge multiple companies to create the largest steel industry in the world. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Ida Tarbell detailed how much of a monopoly Standard Oil was, using other companies to further it's profits. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The company was founded to make and sell automobiles to the people. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants.
Angel Island opens up on the West coast to bring in Asian immigrants, which bolstered the amount of workers. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
It was made to lower the influences of bigger buisnesses, that way anyone had a real shot at a good career. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
This gave the government the right to levy income taxes despite the population or the census. -
The Empire State Building Opens
When it fist opened, not many came to it because of the Great Depression.