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The Dead Rabbits Riot
The Dead Rabbits Riot was a violent conflict in New York City between the Irish Dead Rabbits gang and the Bowery Boys gang. This riot is significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization because it highlights the growing ethnic and social tensions in the city during a time of rapid immigration and urbanization. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The Ku Klux Klan was a white supremacist group that opposed Reconstruction by terrorizing Black Americans and those supporting racial equality. This event is significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization because it highlights how racial tensions and resistance to change persisted in the post-Civil War United States. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
The creation of Standard Oil by its founder, John D. Rockefeller, revolutionized the oil industry through the eventual establishment of a monopoly through aggressive business practices. This event is significant to the era of immigration and industrialization, as it marked the rise of industrial monopolies, setting precedents for corporate control and economic power that would shape the upcoming antitrust measures. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
The creation and patent of the telephone revolutionized communication by allowing real-time voice communication over large distances. This invention was significant to the era of immigration and industrialization as it facilitated rapid communication, which led to economic expansion and better coordination of activities across the growing country and even around the globe. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
The Great Oklahoma Land Race was an event where thousands of settlers competed to claim land in the newly opened Oklahoma Territory. This event was significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization, as it marked the beginning of significant westward expansion and settlement in the region, leading to the establishment of new towns and the displacement of Native American tribes. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island opened as the primary immigration processing center for immigrants arriving in the United States. This event was significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization as it led to demographic and cultural changes that started the process of the country becoming more of a melting pot as well as increased hate towards immigrants, as this started when employees had little protection and could be easily fired and replaced by immigrants desperately seeking employment. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The publication of 'The Wizard of Oz' was significant, as it marked a cultural shift during the era of immigration and industrialization. The book's themes of hope, resilience, and a search for belonging resonated with many immigrants and middle-class workers in their quests for the American Dream in an increasingly industrialized and ever-changing society. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
Through the merger of Carnegie Steel and other steel companies, J.P. Morgan created U.S. Steel, a massive corporation that was a monopoly that produced and controlled two-thirds of the steel in the country. This event is significant to the era of immigration and industrialization, as it further showcased the rise of industrial monopolies and shaped the upcoming antitrust measures. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy Roosevelt became President of the United States after the assassination of President William McKinley, marking a significant shift in the country's leadership. This event is significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization, as he is considered the first modern president through his progressive reforms and assertive foreign policy, which helped shape the role of the country on the global stage. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Ida Tarbell’s article on Standard Oil was an expose that revealed the monopolistic practices and corrupt methods of John D. Rockefeller's growing oil empire. Her investigative journalism played a significant role in the era of immigration and industrialization in the United States as it further pushed for antitrust reforms, leading to the eventual dissolution of Standard Oil and shaping the regulatory landscape of corporate America. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The creation of Ford Motor Company by its founder, Henry Ford, revolutionized the automobile industry by introducing the assembly line, which drastically reduced production costs and made automobiles more affordable to the general public. This event is significant to the era of immigration and industrialization as it reshaped the transportation means of the country and the world, as well as introduced the concept of the assembly line into other industries, making them more effective. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th Amendment gave Congress the power to impose federal income taxes. This event is significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization, as it provided a new, stable source of revenue for the federal government, enabling it to expand public services and create new programs and services. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Angel Island opened as the primary entry point for Asian immigrants arriving on the West Coast of the United States. This event was significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization as it enforced the Chinese Exclusion Act and other restrictive immigration policies and led to demographic and cultural changes that continued the process of the country becoming more of a melting pot. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th Amendment mandated the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote rather than by state legislatures. This event is significant to the era of Immigration and Industrialization, as the Amendment aimed to reduce political corruption and increase democratic participation, and by increasing public involvement in the election process, the amendment reshaped the political landscape of the United States. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The opening of the Empire State Building showcased the continued industrial might of the United States during the time of the Great Depression. This event is significant to the era of immigration and industrialization, as it highlighted the country's ability to create an architectural marvel and reinforced the country's economic influence on the global stage.