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The Ku Klux Klan is Established
A group of people who were strongly against colored -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
He was the first to find oil and use it also considered the worlds first billionaire. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Made his first call only 6 miles away from where he was standing -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
People rushed to claim homesteads or purchase lots -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
An island where immigrants came to be tested for illnesses and other defects. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
This was considered to be the first fantasy written book by an American. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
The 26th President Teddy Roosevelt took office on September 14, 1901 -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
They started investigating Rockefeller oil company -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Beside Henry was 12 other men who invested $28,000 and created Ford Motor Company. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Very similar to Ellis island, angle island did the same thing nut it was on the west coast -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The Seventeenth Amendment requires a governor to call a special election to search you -
The Empire State Building Opens
This building was put up in no time taking only 410 days