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Transcontinental Railroad
The transcontinental railroad was a major accomplishment for the United State. The railroads connecting Central Pacific (east) and Union Pacific (west) together at Promontory, Utah. It is known as The Wedding of the Rails. This railroad allows transport across the U.S. easier and more effectively. -
Great Railroad Strike of 1877
The great railroad strike was a labor protest in the U.S. in 1877. It started in West Virginia, the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroads announced wage cuts. This event led to violation between the workers and police in several states across the U.S. This strikes slower the rail transportation and economic growth. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese exclusion act was the first notable law to restrict immigration based on nationality to the U.S. It represents strong anti-chineses settlement and economic concerns to the American workers. The act was originally designed to last 10 years, but it was later extended and stayed in force until 1943. -
Linotype Machine
Ottmar Mergenthaler invented the Linotype machine back in 1884. This machine improved the printing process, which made it faster and easier to spread news, articles, books, or other publications. Linotype machines became popular at the start of the Progressive Movement in America which made it very powerful in shaping modern media, and communication. -
Kodak Camera
Invented by American inventor George Eastman back in 1888. The Kodak camera makes it accessible to the general public. It is a flexible roll film which is designed to allow people to capture moments in their lives easier. It transformed the way people document and share their experiences.