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The Battle of Little Big Horn
It is commonly referred to as "Custer's Last Stand." Took place near Little Big Horn River. Took place between U.S. Calvary and Northern Indians resulting in Indian win. -
Light Bulb Invention
In 1879 Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. -
Election of 1880
Republican James Garfield defeated Democrat Winfield Scott. -
James Garfield Assassination
James Garfield was shot and died seventy nine days later in the hospital. -
Coca Cole Invented
Coca Cole originated from John Pemberton at his company in Atlanta. -
Edison Invented Motion Pictures
Thomas Edison commissioned one of his lab assistants in his lab to invent motion picture camera. -
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Homestead Strike
A violent labor dispute between Carnegie steel company and its workers. Occurred in Homestead, Pennsylvania. -
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Pullman Strike
A railroad strike that disrupted rail traffic in the U.S. -
Hawaii Annexation
The U.S annexed Hawaii which was urged by President William McKinley. -
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Spanish American War
This was a time of conflict between Spain and the U.S. It ended in Spanish colonial rule.