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Mason Country War Ended
Also known as the Hoodoo War. Lawlessness and violence surged. A vigilance committee committed several lynches and murders involving the Texas Rangers. -
Telephone invented
Alexander Graham Bell invents the Phone! Yay! -
Great Sioux War
Also known as the Black Hills War. The US desired the Black Hills because gold had been discovered. -
First moving picture invented
Eadweard Muybridge credited with the invention of the 1st moving picture. -
James A. Garfield is elected president
20th president of the United States. He was assassinated shortly after his election. -
Escalator invented
Jesse W. Reno invents the escalator. No more stairs!! -
Cotton Candy Invented!
In 1897 cotton candy was invented by William Morrison and John C. Wharton. Yum! -
Spanish American War
This war was between America and Spain. It ended with the Treaty of Paris and Cubas independence.