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The Dead Rabbits Riot
This was a two-day civil disturbance in New York City evolving from a small-scale street fight between members of the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys. This led to an all-out war in New York City. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
This group was an American white supremacist, far-right terrorist organization, and hate group. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
This oil company was founded with his business partners and his brother. This company made John D. Rockefeller made him the first billionaire. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell was the person who invented the telephone and got a patent for it. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This was a day of chaos for the people of Oklahoma. Everyone was rushing to claim or purchase a homestead. It was estimated that eleven thousand agricultural homesteads were claimed. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Fun fact, the first person on Ellis Island is a 15-year-old girl from Irish named Annie Moore. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
It was the first American fantasy story and it was an immediate success when published. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
He merged several steel companies together making United States Steel Corporation. This became the biggest company in the world. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States after President William McKinley was assassination. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry and 12 others invested $28,000 and created Ford Motor Company. The first car built by the Company was sold on July 15, 1903. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
At first, she was a part of McClure's Magazine. But then in 1904, she made her best-selling book. It was talking about how Standard Oil was a monopoly. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
This amendment meant Congress had the right to impose a Federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This was a hastily built immigration station, opened on the northeastern edge. It was both a migration and deportation facility. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
This is the great compromise, wherein the Senate in every state will only have two Senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The world's first 100+ story skyscraper. It's in New York City on Fifth Avenue.