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The Dead Rabbits Riot
This was a 2-day civil disturbance in New York. This started as a street fight between 2 gangs, but then escalated into a citywide gang war. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
A group in Pulaski Tennessee originally founded this group. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
This was a very big oil company. This made Rockefeller one of the world's first billionaires. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone and a few days later discovered the first telephone. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
many new towns were forming so men and women were rushing to claim homesteads or lots. around 11,000 homesteads were claimed. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
The island opened as an immigration station. Ireland was the first immigrant to be processed. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
10,000 copies were printed and sold in advance, and the publication date was September 1, 1900. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
JPMorgan merged Carnegie's Steel and 9 other steel companies to form the world's largest corporation. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Roosevelt changed the presidency in many ways. The people didnt want him to be president, but he changed alot. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
in 1901 Tarbell starts investigating standard oil. Her articles appear in ever issue between November 1902 and may 1904 -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry Ford launched his venture in a converted factory. It was his 3rd attempt to establish his business. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
passed July 2 1909 and ratified February 3rd, 1913, the 16th amendment established Congress the right to impose federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This was a perfect spot because it was isolated, so it was easier to control. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
passed in May of 1912 and ratified in April of 1913 the 17th amendment modified Article 1, section 3 allowing voters to cast direct votes to senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The US was slipping into the great depression and the Empire State Building was 75% empty when it opened.