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Great Railroad Strike of 1877
Wages were cuts from railroad company Baltimore and Ohio railroads. In response, this caused over 100,000 works to go on strike. Starting in West Virginia, spreading to other states. It quickly turned into a violet protest and the state military was needed. The United States was on hold as their number 1 transportation was down. The aftermath was death and millions of dollars in property damage. This was empowering for many american citizens as they stood against the American labor conditions. -
Chinese exclusion act
This act was signed into law by president Chester A . Arthur. This was in response to anti-Chinese sentiments. These immigrants were blamed for wages and labor decline. Once the act was enacted Chinese immigrants were denied the right to citizenship, most carry identification and this suspension lasted for 10 years. This was just one of many example of the government discrimination on a race. -
Spainish- American War
This was a conflict between the United States and Spain. Cuban had been fighting for independence from Spain for years. Then the USS Maine was attacked and sunk. 266 sailors were killed during this combat. Spain was blamed for this. Battles went on from August 25, 1898 to July of 1898. A result was Spain ceded Cuba, Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States as well as the purchase of the Philippines from Spain for $20 million. -
World war 1
This was a global conflict as a result of the assignation of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. During the war, president Woodrow Wilson remained neutral. However, after submarine warfare from Germany the United States joined the War in April of 1917. Many things changed at home as women were left to keep up with the jobs. The war was resolved with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 which basically blamed Germany. -
Prohabition
Prohibition was the ban on the production, sale and transport of alcohol. This amendment was a result of the temperance movement. It was blamed to be evil and the root of moral issues in the United States. However, when alcohol was banned it had the opposite effect. It made crime rates and the rise of organized crime. In addition, the underground sale of alcohol was often dangerous. -
The roaring 20s
This era was known for its economic boom. Not only economically did the United States rise but culturally, socially and more. Some examples include the rise of jazz music. Many technical advancements were made such as the automobile, telephone and films. This ear would come to an end towards the end of the 1920s from a stock market crash. -
Women's suffrage
This was the struggle for the women right to vote. Many years and advocates were needed to gain these rights through the 19th amendment. Many women marched, wrote and protested for their rights. Even with the 19th amendment passed, the struggle and stereotypes for women would continue on for many years to come. -
The Great Depression
The great depression was caused by a crash in the stock market. Resulting in many people pulling stocks and losing money. Banks could not pay these people back. This did not only affect the United States, but the whole globe. This caused high unemployment, poverty and political change as a result. -
The New Deal
During President Roosevelt's term he sparked the idea of a new deal. These deals were in response to the Great Depression. His three goals were to relief, recover and reform. Overall his goal was to help the lives that suffered during the Great Depression. Programs such as the Works Progress administration and social security act were taken in place to help aid workers.