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The Dead Rabbits Riot
This was a riot that happened in New York because of civil misconduct. It started as a street fight but quickly escalated into a full-on gang war. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
This was an organization founded by white supremacists. They were kind of like a terrorist organization. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller created Standard Oil and became one of the richest and most powerful men in the world because of it this was a huge oil monopoly that he had full control over. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Grahm Bell parented the phone which has allowed for massive breakthroughs in communication. It has changed the world as we know it for good. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This was a day when a bunch of men and women rushed to go claim land and create new homesteads and towns in Oklahoma. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This was an immigration center that processed immigrants from all over the world. And was located off the New York Harbor. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The Wizard of Oz was one of the best fantasy books of its time. Which helped set up a very successful movie about the book. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
This was the collaboration of 2 steel companies being put together. And they got put together by the most powerful banker of the time. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy Roosevelt becoming president was a very important event in our history. He did many good things like busted trusts and did a ton of conservation work. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The Ford Motor Company was Founded becoming the the first automotive company created. This allowed for the creation of all other automotive companies and set the foundation for all future cars. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
This article was published to explain the fact that the oil company was a monopoly. it also discussed the fact that this was an issue and why it should change. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
This allowed congress to collect taxes. This is good because it allows us to have funds for certain things. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This was a place opened up to receive Chinese immigrants into the US. This place tested there knowledge and made sure they were healthy before allowing them into america. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17 Amendment allowed each state to elect its senators. It is giving Americans even more of a say in the government. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building was one of the biggest skyscrapers ever made at its time. which surprisingly only took about 410 days to fully construct.