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The Knights of Labor
This party was constructed by middle class workers who believed in an eight-hour workday. -
The 15th Amendment
This amendment allowed African American men to vote, but this amendment started out as futile due to the people not allowing them to vote on their own accord. -
The Battle of Little Bighorn
This battle was the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, battling men of the 7th Regiment of the US Cavalry. The battle occurred due to the impeding Americans on the Tribes land. -
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Ruthford B. Hayes Becomes President
Hayes wins the vote above Samuel Tilden to become the President of the United States. -
The Great Railroad Strike
The strike started in Martinsburg, West Virginia due to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cutting wages for the third time. Although this strike failed, it still opened the door to more uprise. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
This rebellion was caused by the Americans being angered by the tax put onto alcohol, especially whiskey. -
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James A Garfield Becomes President
Garfield runs as a Republican and wins the election over Winfield Hancock. He was shot by an assassin before he could fill a full term. -
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Chester A. Authur Steps Up to Presidency
After the death of President Garfield, Chester A. Authur, as Vice President stepped up into the position. -
O.K. Corral
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral takes place in Tombstone, Arizona, pitting Doc Holliday along with Virgil, Morgan, and Wyatt Earp against Tom and Frank McLaury, Billy and Ike Clanton, and Billy Claiborne. (McNamura 2019) -
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is incorporated by Clara Barton. -
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Grover Cleveland Becomes President
After Authur's successful yet sudden Presidency, Grover Cleveland was voted in after only one term in office. -
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty arrives in America on a French freighter. -
The Haymarket Riot
What began as a peaceful protest against long hours, turned into a massacre when a bomb was thrown into the crowd. -
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Benjamin Harrison is the 23rd President
This Republican President takes over from his Democratic counterpart, Grover Cleveland. -
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Grover Cleveland Comes Back to Office
After being voted out after his first time, he comes back. -
Homestead Strike
The steel workers revolted due to working hard hours just to be unable to afford living in their town. -
Plessy vs. Freguson
This court case ruled that African Americans were separate but not equal. -
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William McKinley Becomes the Last President of this Era
As the last President of this era, he ended it with a bang. He did not get to complete his first term due to being assassinated. -
Open Door Policy
This policy was instated by the U.S. It allowed all countries to trade freely with China