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The Dead Rabbits Riot
A city-wide gang war caused by a breakout in New York between the Bowery Boys and The Dead Rabbits about political corruption at an election site. It lasted for two days. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
In Pulaski, Tennesee the KKK was founded by several confederate veterans. Klan members fought for the restoration of white supremacy through violence aimed at the newly Black freedmen. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John. D Rockefeller is credited with creating the Standard Oil Company and Trust, which controlled almost all oil production, processing, marketing, and transportation in the United States. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Days after inventing and patenting the telephone he called his partner, Thomas Watson, which was the first-ever phone call in history. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
After the Indian Removal Act, the Natives were forced to move to Oklahoma which was Indian Territory. Dividing the land into 160 acres for each citizen, they raced to purchase an estimated 11 million lots after several new cities were formed overnight. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Eastern and Southern Europeans traveled to New York to escape persecution and poverty. By closing the number of people rose from 450,000 to 12 million. Around 40% of Americans are descended from immigrants who passed through Ellis Island. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
Written by L. Frank Baum, a fairy tale book that became insanely popular and included a story representing Populism- the rights of the people, and the 1896 presidential election between William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
While being the most important banker in the country, J.P. Morgan compromised Carnegie Steel Production and nine other businesses together into the World's largest steel production. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
After the assassination of McKinley, Roosevelt took office. He provided solutions for the unemployed and farmers, instituted major regulatory reforms related to finance, communications, and labor, presided over the end of Prohibition, and did numbers for National Parks and Reservations. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry Ford and 12 others invested $28,000 and created Ford Motor Company. The first ever car sold was on July 15. Henry became president and owner in 1906. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
In her book, Ida criticizes Rockefeller's monopoly of standard oil, how he would get special rates from railroads, and how he used independent oil producers to excel in the industry. The Supreme Court divides it into more than 30 independent companies. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
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Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
During the mid-19th century, immigrants moved from parts of Asia to Angel Island for a better economy, political system, and opportunities. Most faced discrimination due to policies that caused them to be detained and interrogated for up to months or even years. Overcrowding was also a big issue with barely even the essentials to survive. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
Established the direct election of U.S. senators by the people, rather than the state legislatures. This helped to represent the citizens more. -
The Empire State Building Opens
Completed just a year into the Great Depression, it serves as a symbol of hope and progress of our country along with our technological and architectural ability.