Immigration and Industrialization

  • the 17th amendment is passed

    the 17th amendment is passed

    this amendment allowed people to directly elect their senators, making the government more democratic.
  • The Dead Rabbit Riot

    The Dead Rabbit Riot

    Two rivals gangs fought in the street of New York City. This showed how difficult life was for poor immigrants in crowded cities.
  • The Ku Klux Klan is Established

    The Ku Klux Klan is Established

    The KKK was founded after the Civil War. It spread racism and violence, making life dangerous for immigrants and minorities.
  • John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil

    Rockefeller started Standard Oil, which grew into one of the largest companies in the world. This shows how powerful businesses shaped the industrial age.
  • Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone

    Bell’s invention changed communication forever, helping businesses grow and connect people across the country.
  • The Great Oklahoma Land Race

    On this day, thousands of settlers rushed to claim free land in Oklahoma. This showed how the U.S was expanding west and attracting more people to settle.
  • Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrant

    Ellis Island because the main immigration station in New York Harbor. Millions of immigrants passed through here, bringing new workers who helped build America’s industries
  • The Wizard of Oz is Published

    L. Frank Baum’s famous book was released. It reflected the challenges of farmers, industry, and ordinary people during this time in American History.
  • J.P. Morgan Founds U.S Steel

    J.P. Morgan created America’s first billion dollar company, showing that the massive growth of the industry.
  • Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President

    After President McKinley was assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt became President. He worked to limit the power of big businesses and supported workers.
  • Ida Tarbell publishes her article

    Journalist Ida Tarbell exposed the unfair practices of Rockefeller’s company. Her work helped bring reforms and fairer competition
  • Ford Motor Company is Founded

    Henry Fire started his company in Detroit and introduced mass production, making cars affordable and creating thousands of jobs.
  • Angel Island Opens

    Angel Island in San Francisco Bay became the main immigration station on the West Coast, mostly for Asian immigrants. It played a big role in the history immigration, though many immigrants were treated unfairly.
  • The 16th Amendment is Passed

    This Amendment gave the government the power to collect income taxes, providing money to support the growing nation.
  • The Empire State Building Opens

    The skyscraper was completed during the Great Depression and became the tallest building in the world. It symbolized American industrial strength and hope.