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Invention of the Telephone
Although the invention is credited to Alexander Graham Bell, there were many ideas and models made by other inventors before the first telephone was created. After recieving his patent, Bell made the first telephone call which used the words, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you." -
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President Rutherford B. Hayes
The 19th President of the United States, who was elected by the Republican party. He was best known for winning the closest Presidential election in history. -
Invention of the light bulb
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Eddison and had a great impact on every day life. The ligh bulb led to the invention of other appliances, allowed light to extend night activities, and changed how society worked both socially and economically. -
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President Chester A. Arthur
The 21st President of the United States, after President James A. Garfield. He was an American attorney and Politician. -
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President Grover Cleveland
Served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States and was the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms in office. His accomplishments included the Interstate Commerce Act, Reforms and Civil Service, and tariffs. -
The Dawes Act of 1877
The Dawes Act allowed the President to take land from the Native Americans and divide up the tribes into smaller families then redistribute the land. Any land that was not claimed was sold to non-natives. The point of the act was to take away Native Indian's tribes and cultures. -
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President Benjamin Harrison
The 23rd President of the United States who was elected by the Republican party. His support for protective tariffs was ultimately to blame for future economic problems. -
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The Panic of 1893
The panic of 1893 led the United States through a great economic depression. The uneployment rate skyrocketed during these times. Several banks closed, stocks crashed, businesses and farms shut down. -
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President William McKinley
The 25th President of the United states who was assassinated six months into his second term. He was best known for leading America to victory in the Spanish-American war. -
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Spanish-American War
A war between the United States and Spain. It began after the explosion of the USS Maine in a harbor in Cuba. This led to the American intervention for the independence of Cuba. Ultimately, America won and the Treaty of Paris was created. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the Spanish-American war and Spain gave up their claim on cuba and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.This treaty established the United States as a world power.