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The Dead Rabbits Riot
a two-day civil disturbance in New York City evolving from what was originally a small-scale street fight between members of the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys into a citywide gang war -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The KKK was established as a hate group for African Americans. They are one of the most violent-ridden groups America has faced. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
an American company and corporate trust that was the industrial empire of John D. Rockefeller and associates, he controlled almost all oil production, processing, marketing, and transportation in the United States. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
The first phone call was just days later. Changing the telecommuting method for the rest of the world -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
An island that kept immigrants while they were being possessed to enter the United States, it was located in New York and was known as the gateway into America. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
It was the first time we ran into the western territory of the federal Indian territory. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
A book by Lyman Frank Baum -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan formed U.S. Steel by financing the merger of Andrew Carnegie's Carnegie Steel Company with Elbert H. Gary's Federal Steel Company and William Henry Moore's National Steel Company for $492 million. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy Rooseveltt was sworn into office after the assassination of McKinleyy. -
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford started Ford, the automobile company. Although mass production of cars in America they are notably known for 40-hour weeks and the assembly line. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
he demonstrated how Rockefeller used independent oil producers such as her father to further advance in the industry. Finally, she detailed the consolidation of Standard Oil as a monopoly. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Not as satirical as Ellis Island. It was known more for Asian immigrants and was not treated as well. It had the same purpose as Ellis Island, but was located in San Fransisco -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
It allowed the government to collect taxes on income. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
Made it so the people select its 2 state senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
Was made to host corporate business offices. Less officially, the Empire State Building was also built to be the tallest building in the world.