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Creation of Standard Oil
Rockfellar's creation of oil allowed the country to progress majorly. He controlled the mass majority of Oil which includes transportation, marketing, refineries, and pipelines. He slowly drove out the rest of the Oil companies and created a monopoly to do so. -
Creation of The Light Bulb
Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. His creation induced a economic burst, for example, industries were able to create the graveyard shift. Where workers could work nights and create even more products. -
Ellis Island Immigration
The creation of an area where immigrants could come into America, allowed for the most of the diversity we have in America today. And from that came services that could help those who didn't know what to do and where to go. It allowed America to become what it is today. -
Carnegie Steel's Homestead Strike
The Homestead Strike was the beginning of labour unions. It was the first time workers rivaled against their management. They went on strike to demand better conditions and better pay. The turnout was against the union and resulted in deaths. -
U.S. Declares War on Spain
The Spanish-American war was crucial for helping Cuba get away from Spanish rule. It was declared war because America blamed the explosion of their ship the Maine. -
Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President
Roosevelt was known for his advancement in America's Progressive Era. He signed many acts that further advanced the country. Such as the Pure Food and Drugs Act or more commonly known the Square Deal. -
Pure Food & Drug Act and The Meat Inspection Act are passed
Due to Muckrakers, the reality of the food industry came to light. The author of the novel went into the horrors of who America's food was packaged and readied. As a result of the horrible and unsanitary conditions, the Acts were made to promote cleaner and safer food and drugs that were prescribed. -
Creation of the NAACP
The NAACP is the largest and oldest organization to support African Americans. They fought for the civil rights of African Americans and were against any hate crimes against them as well. Charles Russel was the founder of this organization. -
US Joins World War I
The United States involvement in the War was the turning point of the War. With the strength of the US and their allies, the were able to take down Germany and Hitler. -
Woman's Suffrage
After protesting and educating others for years. Women finally got the right to vote. It completed the democracy as all people who were citizens were allowed to vote and have a say on who their president would be.
