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The Transcontinental Railroad is finished
The two coasts are connected together via railway allowing for quick luxurious transportation and the growth of the railway industry, creating new communities. -
Fifteen Amendment
The 15th amendment is established giving African Americans the right to vote. -
Yellowstone National Park is established.
The first national park is established, allowing people to experience nature without leaving the comforts of normal life. -
The invention of the telephone.
Alexander Gambell invents the telephone, allowing the world to become more interconnected and allowing quick communication between nations. -
Invention of the first automobile
Karl Benz creates the first gas-powered automobile, revolutionizing transportation in cities. -
Model T becomes most sold car
Ford Model T becomes the most selling automobile allowing cars to become a common part of American life and culture. -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment bans the production and distributing of alcohol, forcing alcohol to be distributed illegally for high prices. -
Stock market crash
Stock market collapses, leading to the start of the Great Depression. This also leads to the collapse of a multitude of banks and a high unemployment rate. -
Hindinberg crash
The Hindenberg explodes right before landing in New Jersey, killing the commercial zeppelin industry. This lead to the end of luxury air transportation as planes became more popular. -
First Freeway is opened
First Freeway is oped in California, allowing people to travel long distances quickly and comfortably without having to fly on a plane or travel for weeks on a boat.
