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May 10,1869 First transcontinental railroad finished
The most important event during the time period when America grew as a nation is the first transcontinental railroad finished.Congress gave land to Continental Pacific, the Union Pacific railroad. The digging began in Council Bluff . Then in Iowa and moved west.On May 10 1869 a golden spike was driven at Promontory Utah , it was finished.These are just some of the reasons why the first transcontinental railroad is the most important event during the time period that America was a growing nation. -
December 9, 1869- December 28, 1869 Knights of Labor Started
The Knights of Labor is an important event during the time period when America grew as a nation. The nights of Labor founded by Urah A. Stephens. It was a labor organization. It was originally founded as a secret group of tailors in Philidelphia PA. It was a secret organization for tailors. It was a secret society for protecting the members. These are some of the reasons why this is an important event. -
May 6,1882 Chinese Exclusion Act Passed
Chinese Exclusion Act is a important event during the time period when America grew as a nation.The Chinese Exclusion Act lasted 10 years.Chinese laborers could not immigrate to the U.S.This was the first time that the U.S. said that.Other working groups was allowed to come to the U.S.The Federal's would not let states make Chinese resident a citizen.These are the just some of the reasons why the Chinese Exclusion Act is a important event during the time period that America was a growing nation. -
November 4, 1884 Grover Cleveland elected president
Grover Cleveland Elected president is an important event during the time period when America grew as a nation. Grover Cleveland served 2 non-consecutive terms as a president for the U.S. He voted more than twice. They called him the “Veto President.” Those are some reasons why Grover Cleveland elected president is an important event. -
December 8, 1886 American Federation of Labor Started
American Federation of Labor is an important event during the time period where America grew as a nation. Samuel Gompers came together with leaders from other craft unions to make American Federation of Labor. The A.F. of L was put together with other smaller craft unions. All the members of A.F. of L were skilled workers. Those are some reasons why American Federation of Labor is an important event.
