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Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison recieves a patent for his incandescent light bulb. He tried many things, and eventually came to the conclusion thatiodized cardboard was the best rescource to use. -
Wabash, Illionois
Wabash, Illinois becomes first town completley illuminated by electricity. People were amazed by the idea of light without the use of fire. -
Alaska
The Alaskan territory is purchased from Russia and organized. many citizens of the U.S were confused as to why it was bought. They found it pointless and a waste of time and money. -
Statue of Liberty
The statue of liberty was given to the United States as a gift from France. The U.S dedicatred it as a symbol of liberty and peace. -
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Louisiana purchase
North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington enter as the 39,40,41,42 states in the U.S. These states were aquired in the Louisiana Purchase. -
Ellis Island
Ellis island opens as one of the primary immigration depots in the U.S. -
Carneige Steel Mill Strike
A worker's strike against a Carneige Steel Mill in Homestead, PA turns deadly, with 7 mill guards and 11 strikers and spectators killed. -
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison's kinetoscope is first shown in public. -
War on Spain
The united States declares war on Spain. -
Hawaii
The United States annexes hawaii. -
End of war
The United States and Spain sign an armistice, ending the Spanish-American war. The treaty of Paris, signed in December, offically ends the war. -
Hawaii
The Hawaii territory is organized. -
oil
Texas has its first significant oil strike. -
Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers make the first successful flight of a heavier than air, mechanically propelled aircraft. -
Oklahoma
Oklahoma becomes the 46th state admitted to the Union. -
Model T
Henry Ford introduces his Model T, available for 850 dollars. -
16th Amendment
The 16th amendment is added to the US constitution, allowing the federal gov. the right to collect income tax. -
17th amendement
The 17th amendment becomes part of the US constitution, specifying the composition of the US senate, terms of office, and voting rights. -
Panama canal
The panama canal opens.
