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John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
He started a business with his brother and was selling oil to companies. The first location was opened around Cleveland. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
it was unclaimed land and people were able to get land. Many people claimed land for farming -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This gave immigrants the power to move to America. This was the place they went to to get passed on and be able to go into the US. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
This book came out and was an immediate success. Many kids enjoyed reading the book. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
It was the same thing as Ellis Island but in California. -
The Empire State Building Opens
it opened and was the tallest building in the world and President Hoover turned on the lights for the first time.