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The Dead Rabbits Riot
A large gang war that would start off with a minor dispute between the "Dead Rabbits" and the "Bowery Boys" -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The supremacist group known as the Lu Klux Klan, or KKK for short would be formed. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Rockefeller made the first standardized oil company in the US. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
The telephone was patented and sparked a technological revolution. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
People ran into a new town to claim as many new homesteads as possible, ultimately leading to a huge population boom in Oklahoma. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Angel Island opens as a "immigration station" to handle immigrants -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
The book was released and was a breaking point in fictional work at the time. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
Multiple steel companies, as well as head, lead J.P. Morgan, decided to merge into U.S Steel -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy Roosevelt would officially enter office as the new president. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Ida publishes her experiences with Rockafeller oil practice and tries to shine a light on the issues they provide. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry Ford founded the motor company Ford, which led to an industrial boom in travel. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The Sixteenth Amendment passes allowing Congress to levy income tax without apportioning it. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The seventeenth amendment passed, allowing them to be voted directly. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building Opens for the first time in its history.