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The Dead Rabbits Riot
The Dead Rabbits Riot was a riot between the Dead Rabbits, the Metropolitan Police, and the Bowery gangs against the Municipal Police, Mulberry Street Boys, Roach Guards, and Dead Rabbits in Bayard Street. This was caused by the formation of a new state police force and the enactment of liquor laws intended partly to undermine Wood's power. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The Ku Klux Klan also called the KKK engaged in terrorist raids against African Americans and white Republicans at night, employing intimidation, destruction of property, assault, and murder to achieve its aims and influence upcoming elections. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller created Standard Oil Company on January 10, 1870. He didn't do this alone he had standard business partners and his brother as well. His business was so successful that he had made himself one of the world's first billionaires and a celebrated philanthropist. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell had successfully received a patent for the telephone. Not only this, but he had also secured the rights to the discovery. A few days later he made the first-ever telephone call to his partner. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This was the first land run into the Unassigned Lands of former Indian Territory. After the war, the United States government look upon tribes as defeated enemies. This had caused pressure to open up the Indian Territory to white settlement. This caused the first land rush. This race was carried by all kinds of transportation. Around 100,000 people raced in order to claim plots of land in an area. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island began to receive any arriving immigrants. This island was used to register immigrants. This island was also used for inspection. They would screen out people who had contagious diseases or legal problems that would be a weigh down on society. Over 12 million immigrants were processed. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The Wizard of Oz book was published on May 17, 1900. Many people believe that this book was created and inspired by real-life economic struggles during the Gold Standard. The characters represented people active in the late 1800s. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
The presidency of Theodore Roosevelt started on September 14, 1901. He became the 26th president of the United States at the age of 42. He is the youngest person that had became president of the United States. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903. Henry Ford launched his venture in a converted factory on Mack Avenue in Detroit. The first car made was called The 1896 Quadricycle. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
There were delays in the construction, so the immigration station was hastily completed and opened. After this, the new detention facility on Angel Island had been considered ideal because of its isolation. However, some people have said that “The Angel Island Immigration Station was not a welcoming place,". This is because Chinese immigrants went through harsh interrogations and demeaning physical exams. Some families were even separated. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th Amendment was passed by Congress on May 13, 1912. After this, it was ratified on April 8, 1913. This Amendment changed the way senators were selected. The 17th Amendment allowed voters of each state to directly elect their senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931. Construction of the Empire State Building begins on March 17. The Empire State Building was one of the world's first 00+ story buildings. The framework raised 4 ½ stories per week. This building was built very quickly, a record-breaking 1 year and 45 days.