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The Crédit Mobilier scandal
The Crédit Mobilier scandal saw several influential Congressman receive shares in the construction of the railroad in Pacific Railroad. This falls under theme 5 (PCE) as it saw several powerful Congressman receive influence/power through shares given to them by members of the Railroad Company. -
Transcontinental railroad
In 1869 the construction of the Transcontinental railroad was finished and helped to further industrialize the United States. This event follows theme 2 (WXT) as new technology of the railroad forms new developments on economic exchange and markets. -
Incorporation of Standard Oil
In n1870 John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil. This event follows theme 2 (WXT) and demonstrates a change in economic market and development of systems. -
Tammany Hall
Tammany Hall was a political organization formed in 1789 which opposed the federalist party. Tammany Hall was known for corruption against William Tweed. This event follows theme 5 (PCE) as it shows the formation of a new political party and efforts for political power. -
Whiskey Ring Sandal
A group of whiskey distillers set out to defraud the Federal government in taxes. This event follows theme 8 (SOC) as the whiskey ring organization attempted to impact society through their own system. -
Rutherford B. Hayes Elected
Rutherford B. Hayes is elected president in 1876. This event follows theme 5 (PCE) describes a change in political power and influence. -
Railroad Worker strike
The United State's first major labor strike witnessed. This event caused disruption among the social organization as railroad workers refused to operate and caused 60,000 militia men to reopen the rails. This followed theme 8 (SOC). -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was signed by President Chester A. Arthur. The act was the first law restricting immigration into the U.S. It suspended Chinese immigration for 10 years. This follows theme 1 (NAT) and shows a negative response Americans have upon the diversification of the North American population. And a dislike towards assimilation. -
Haymarket Riot
A riot in Chicago in an attempt to receive 8 hour workdays. 6 people were killed when a bomb was thrown at police. This event follows theme 8 (SOC) and shows middle class workforce attempting to impact change on society. -
Pullam Strike
A 1894 strike by railroad workers upset by drastic wage cuts. The strike was led by socialist Eugene Debs. This event followed theme 8 (SOC) and showed the divisions between the working class and the Federal government who would not be afraid to use force against them.