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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a time when machines and new ways of life were created. Many people liked this, but some did not. Jobs could get done faster. The way of life was changing for Americans. Work did not have to be done by hand as often. -
Civil War
The Civil War is often known as "the war between states". This war was between the The United States of America and the Confederate states of America. Eleven states decided to create their own country.They had disagreements about slavery. -
Haymarket Square Riot
The Haymarket Square Riot was a labor protest that took place near Chicago. During the event, someone threw a bomb. No one ever found out exactly who threw the bomb. Eight people were killed. -
The Pullman Strike
The main railroads in America, the Pullman company became hated by many americans. The strike was nationwide and it disrupted the rail systems. The government broke the strike. Labor day was created a national holiday after this event. -
Ludlow Massacre
The Ludlow Massacre was a strike gone awry. It was an attack by the Colorado National Guard and Colorado Iron Fuel Company on a large group of people in tents. The people in tents were families who went on strike. The tents caught on fire and over 24 people were killed. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the most intense economic downfall of the United States. The depression happened after the stock markets crashed. People were left without jobs. People became homeless and hungry. Parents of children struggled to feed themselves and their children. -
The New Deal
The new deal was a series of programs and laws passed by congress and presidential executive orders. These programs were a result of the Great Depression.Some of the programs that were included were the ending of prohibition, the Tennessee River law, a bill that paid commodity farmers to leave fields fallow, the right to create unions, and took away some laws with Public Works Administration.There were more laws involved. -
World War II
World War 2 can be described as the deadliest and most widespread fight to ever happen. It involved over 30 countries. The biggest conflict known to lead to the war was Adolf Hitlers invasions to other countries. Over 50 million people were left dead. This lasted from 1939-1945. -
Steel Strike of 1959
Members of United Steelworkers of America decided to go on strike . The strike lasted 116 days. Many of the people on strike wanted new technology and better job security. The case ended up in the supreme court where the judge sent them back to work. -
Equal Pay Act of 1963
This is a law amending the Fair Labor Standards Act. It's purpose was to do away with pay based on gender. John F. Kennedy helped accomplish this law. Before this law women were getting paid less than men. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This law prohibited discrimination. People were not to discriminate based on race, sex, gender, religion, or state origin. This ended segregation in the United States. Everyone was to be treated equally.
