Main Events in American History from 1877-1920

  • Sherman Anti-trust Act

    Sherman Anti-trust Act
    It some business activity that federal government regulators to be anti-competitive, and requires the government to investigate and make trusts. Then, it has been used to get rid of the combination of businesses that could eventually beome a monoply.
  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War
    Cuba rebelling againt Spain ended them to declare war for their independence. Then, the sinking of an american ship forced the president to declare war on Spain.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act

    Pure Food and Drug Act
    First the act was used for the manufactors to put everything that is contained on the packaging on the label. Then, the book "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair, the book then started the process of inspecting the food manufacturing and process to make sure evrything is being handled and made in a sanitary matter.
  • Panama Canal Built

    Panama Canal Built
    United states joined in on the project in 1904 and finished in 1914. The Panama Canal is a shorter way for ships to get from the pacific ocean to the atlantic ocean.
  • First Moving Assemnly line

    First Moving Assemnly line
    The first moving assembly line was used in Henry Ford's Co. to make the car "Model T". It was used to make it less expensive to make the cars so they can be sold cheaper.
  • United Stares enter WW1

    United Stares enter WW1
    Germany started making attacks on United States ships. Then The United States declared war on Germany.
  • The Nineteenth Amendment was passed

    The Nineteenth Amendment was passed
    The nineteenth amendment gave women the right to vote. Finally, women got to state what they had to say.