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1900-1920

  • William McKinley wins his second term as president

    William McKinley wins his second term as president
    President William McKinley wins the presidential term once again with Theodore Roosevelt as his vice president against William J. Bryan in 1900.
  • The American League of Major League Baseball becomes a Major League

    The American League of Major League Baseball becomes a Major League
    After just one season of minor league baseball, The American League of Major League Baseball declares that they are a Major League in 1901. This year signified the year of major league competition.
  • President William McKinley is shot by Leon Czolgosz

    President William McKinley is shot by Leon Czolgosz
    President McKinley, shot while innocently shaking hands with fair vistors at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, died a week later from his gunshot wound.
  • The Carnegie Institution of Science is formed

    The Carnegie Institution of Science is formed
    After a ten million dollar donation from Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Institution of Science was formed in Washington, D.C.
  • The first movie theatre in the U.S. opens

    The first movie theatre in the U.S. opens
    The Electric Theatre in Los Angeles, California becomes the first theatre in America to open in 1902.
  • The island of Cuba gains indepence from the United States

    The island of Cuba gains indepence from the United States
    Cuba gained their indepence from the United States of America in 1902.
  • The first automobile trip across America

    The first automobile trip across America
    Starting on May 23 in San Fransico and ending on August 1 in New York, the very first cross country automobile trip across America occured in 1903.
  • Wilbur and Orville Wright succeed the first sustained plane flight

    Wilbur and Orville Wright succeed the first sustained plane flight
    In Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina, the Wright inventor brothers sustained the first plane flight which flew for 12 seconds then 59 seconds 852 feet into the air.
  • The first field tractor is invented

    The first field tractor is invented
    Invented by Benjamin Holt, the very first field tractor in America was used to spread the weight in heavy agricultural machinery.
  • President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term

    President Theodore Roosevelt is inaugurated for his second term
    Rossevelt becomes the 27th president in 1905.
  • The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition is opened

    The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition is opened
    The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon opened in 1905.
  • The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 hits San Francisco

    The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 hits San Francisco
    The aftershocks of this tragic earthquake killed 478 residents and started a fire in the area because of the earthquake in 1906. There was a report later of nearly 3,000 dead.
  • The Pure Food and Drug Act and The Meat Inspection Act are passed

    The Pure Food and Drug Act and The Meat Inspection Act are passed
    These two food and meat acts were passed in 1906 to help with the cleanliness of meats and processed foods.
  • The Financial Panic and Depression of 1907

    The Financial Panic and Depression of 1907
    This short-lived financial crisis in 1907 effected the business community. It was also known as The Bank Panic of 1907.
  • Oklahoma becomes the 46th of the U.S.

    Oklahoma becomes the 46th of the U.S.
    The new state of Oklahoma finally formed because of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory becoming one thus creating the 46th state of America.
  • The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square starts

    The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square starts
    This ironic New Year's Eve tradition was inaugurated in 1908. This was the first time for the ball to drop from a flagpole.
  • The Model T Ford is bulit

    The Model T Ford is bulit
    This was the production of the Model T Ford bulit by the Ford assembly line. It was also one of the first mass production of vehicles in 1908.
  • William Howard Taft is elected president

    William Howard Taft is elected president
    Republican Taft won 321 Electoral Votes over Democrat William Jennings Bryan in 1908.
  • U.S. soldiers in Cuba finally leave after being there since 1898

    U.S. soldiers in Cuba finally leave after being there since 1898
    After being in Cuba since the Spanish-American War (1898), the American troops were finally able to leave Cuba in 1909.
  • Census of 1910

    Census of 1910
    This census resulted in the population number of 92,228,496 living in America in 1910.
  • The Bureau of Mines authorized by Congress

    The Bureau of Mines authorized by Congress
    Because of an act, the Bureau of Mines within the Department of the Interior was sucessfully authorized in 1910.
  • The Sherman Antitrust Act disolves Standard Oil

    The Sherman Antitrust Act disolves Standard Oil
    In 1911, Rockefeller's Standard Oil company was declared an unfair monopoly and thus causing The Sherman Antitrust Act to break it up.
  • Democrat Woodrow Wilson wins the presidential term

    Democrat Woodrow Wilson wins the presidential term
    After 20 years of Repulblicans in the White House, Democrat Wilson takes the presidential position in 1912.
  • Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City

    Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City
    The world's lagest rail terminal opened to the public in 1913 in New York City.
  • The 16th Amendment is ratified

    The 16th Amendment is ratified
    The 16th Amendment allows for the government treasury to impose income taxes on the states.
  • The Federal Reserve System founded

    The Federal Reserve System founded
    Because of Congress's establishment of the Federal Reserve System, the financial and banking system of America improved greatly.
  • The Ford Motor Company raises wages to $5 a day

    The Ford Motor Company raises wages to $5 a day
    In 1914, workers would work a eight hour work day and generously get paid $5 per day.
  • Babe Ruth's major debut

    Babe Ruth's major debut
    Pitching seven innings in a game against the Cleveland Indians, Babe made his major league debut in 1914. He was currently playing for the Boston Red Sox when he won the game.
  • President Wilson declares the U.S. officially netural

    President Wilson declares the U.S. officially netural
    As the European conflict that would lead to World War I, President Woodrow Wilson announced that America would remain netural in the growing.
  • RMS Lusitania is sunk by German submarine

    RMS Lusitania is sunk by German submarine
    The mighty ocean liner Lusitania was sunk in 1915 by German U-boat submarine causing 128 Americans were killed on the liner.
  • President Woodrow Wilson won a second term as president

    President Woodrow Wilson won a second term as president
    Thomas R. Marshall was Wilson's vice president during his second term in 1916.
  • U.S. troops go to assist European allies in World War I

    U.S. troops go to assist European allies in World War I
    General John Pershing was placed in command of American forces as they went to fight along side their European allies in the begining of World War I in 1917.
  • One million U.S. troops in the war

    One million U.S. troops in the war
    By July 1918, there were more than one million Americans soliders over in Euorpe fighting in World War I.
  • The 18th Amendment is ratified

    The 18th Amendment is ratified
    The 18th Amendment prohibits alcohol and the transportation of such liquors in the United States.
  • Census of 1920

    Census of 1920
    This census revealed a 15% increase in the population. There was 106,021,537 people living in America in 1920.
  • The 19th Amendment gives women the right to vote

    The 19th Amendment gives women the right to vote
    Women finally receive the right to vote in America because of the 19th Amendent's ratification in 1920.
  • Warren G. Harding is elected as president

    Warren G. Harding is elected as president
    Republican Harding becomes the 29th U.S. president in the 1920 election with 16 million popular votes.