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USS Maine Explodes.
The USS Maine explodes in a Cuban harbor. This causes the Spanish-American War. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ends the Spanish-American War. The Philippine-American War begins. -
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt becomes president. -
William McKinely
President William McKinley is assassinated. -
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company is created. It is known today for making motorcycles. -
Ford Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company is created by Henry Ford. -
Worst Industrial Accident Occurs
A Coal mine explodes in West Virginia. It kills at least 361 people. -
Ford Model T
The Ford Model T goes on market. This is one of America;s first cars ever made. It was built by Henry Ford. -
FBI created
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is established -
Standard Oil Broken Up.
The Supreme Court breaks up Standard Oil because it starts to become a monopoly.