1876-1900

  • Telephone is patented

    Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone.
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    American-Indian Wars

    These wars were between the Americans and the Indians usually over land.
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    Ulysses S. Grant's Presidency

    The first lady is Julia Dent Grant.
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    Rutherford Birchard Hayes Presidency

    The first lady is Lucy Webb Hayes.
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    James A. Garfield's Presidency

    The first lady was Lucretia Rudolph Garfield.
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    Chester A. Arthur's Presidency

    The first lady was Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur.
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    Grover Cleveland's Presidency

    The first lady was Frances Folsom Cleveland.
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    Benjamin Harrison's Presidency

    The first lady was Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison.
  • Ferris Wheel is Invented

    Invented by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
  • Tesla Coil Invented

    Invented by Nikola Tesla. This was a revolutionary invention that transmits electrical power.
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    Grover Cleveland's Presidency

    This was his second presidency.
  • Medical Glove invented

    It was invented by William Stewart Halsted, the Surgeon-in-Chief of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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    William McKinley's Presidency

    The first lady was Ida Saxton McKinley.
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    Philippine- American Wars

    This was between the Phillippines and America. This was a crucial turning point in all of America's affairs abroad.
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    The Spanish-American War

    This was a war between America and Spain. This ended Spain's rule over America.
  • Battle of Manila Bay

    When the U.S. defeated the Spanish fleet which leads to the fall of the Philippines. This contributed to America's victory in the Spanish-American war.