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Massive two day gang war in New York on July 4-5, 1857. It started as a street fight between Irish American dead rabbits and the nativist Bowery boys. It was important because it was the largest gang disturbance in New York City besides a riot in 1849 -
The Ku Klux Klan was Established on December 24, 1865 in Pulaski, TN. The Ku Klux Klan is an American Protestant- led Christian extremist, white supremacist, a fair- right hate group. The Klan is characterized as Americas first terrorist group. It was important because it was during the reconstruction era. -
Alexander Graham was granted a patent for the telephone on March 7, 1876. His invention was the first invention to be able to telegraphically transmit human speech. This was important because it revolutionized communication which helped people be able to speak if they was long distances away -
Thousands of people rushed to claim land in the unassigned land in Oklahoma on April 22, 1889. It was an important event because it marked a pivotal moment between Oklahoma and the west-ward expansion. -
Ellis Island was the first immigration processing station in the United States. It opened on January 1, 1892 and it served as a gateway for over 12 million immigrants entering the country until it closed in 1954. It was important because it symbolized hope and an opportunity for those wanting to seek a new life while also reflecting on the challenges and hardships the immigration processing is. -
The wizard of oz is a children’s novel and its important because it was the first true American novel. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel was used to create the world’s first billion dollar corporation and the largest manufacture in the nation. It was important because it symbolized the rise of powers of financiers like Morgan. -
Teddy Roosevelts tenure as the 26th president of the United States began on September 14, 1901 and expired on March 4, 1909 and he took president upon the assassination of McKinly. It was so important because he championed progressive era ideals, pushing for government action to address societal problems through his “Square Deal “ policies. He became a leading voice for progressivism that focused on societal issues and more. -
Henry Ford founded ford motor company on June 16, 1903 in Detroit Michigan. The company sells trucks and commercial cars ands for their luxury cars those are built under their Lincoln brand. It was important because he invented the assembly line that made if efficient for cars to get made faster. -
The 16th amendment passed on July 2, 1909. It was the amendment was ratified by all the states on February 3, 1913. This amendment allowed congress to collect federal income tax without needing to apportion it among the states. It was an important date because it made the U.S. government allowed to enact a nationwide income tax. -
Angel island opened on July 21, 1910. It was used for immigrants arriving from the west coast to be processed or detained. It closed on November 5, 1940. It was important because It enforced laws, interrogated, and detained thousands of immigrants particularly from Asian countries. -
The 17th amendment was passed by congress on May 13, 1913. There was a 17th amendment was where senators get voted in states chosen by the people. It was important because the people was able to elect the senators that they they would want for their state. -
The Empire State Building opened May 1. 1931 with a dedication ceremony. The construction for the building was done in 410 days. It’s important because it is the symbol for New York. -
He created it on January 10, 1870 because he wanted to achieve a near monopoly in the oil industry using practice like buying out competitors, gaining secret railroad rebates, and integrating his operations from production to retail to control nearly all U.S. oil industry the late 19th and 20th centuries. It was important because it revolutionized the oil industry. -
Ida Tarbell wrote her book to talk about the history of Rockefeller’s oil company. It was important because it exposed Rockefeller’s tactics.