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The New America
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The New America
After the Civil War and the completion of the railroads, the American west was wide open for settlement and development -
Reconstruction!
After the war, the nation struggled to rebuild itself. after millions of slaves were freed. -
The Great Railroad Strike
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877, sometimes referred to as the Great Upheaval, began in Martinsburg, West Virginia, after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) cut wages for the third time in a year. This strike finally ended some 69 days later, after it was put down by unofficial militias, the National Guard, and federal troops. Because of economic problems and pressure on wages by the railroads, workers in numerous other cities, in New York, -
Immigration
The United States was seen as the land of opportunity and possibilities. Many left their home countries to seek work, and a better life in the US -
City Life
During this time cities grew at a strong pace due to industrial expansion. Mass transit was developed and skyscrapers began to dominate the sky. -
Labor Unrest
The first major effort to organize workers' groups on a nationwide basis appeared with The Noble Order of the Knights of Labor in 1869. Originally a secret, ritualistic society organized by Philadelphia garment workers, it was open to all workers, including African Americans, women, and farmers. -
Geronimo Surrenders
On September 4, 1886, Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to U.S. government troops. After a hard-fought 30 years, the Apache were exhausted and outnumbered. -
The Daws Act
The Dawes Act of 1887 was an effort to integrate American Indians into the mainstream; the majority accepted integration and were absorbed into American society, leaving a trace of American Indian ancestry in millions of American families. Those who refused to assimilate remained in poverty on the reservations, supported by Federal food, medicine, -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The Wounded Knee Massacre, also known as the Battle of Wounded Knee, was a domestic massacre of nearly three hundred Lakota people by soldiers of the United States Army.