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The Battle of Little Big Horn
This was a battle between the U.S. government and the Native people. After the Second Treaty of Fort Laramie was broken, the Native people fought for their land and won. This was the biggest defeat for the U.S. during the Plains Wars. -
Invention of the Light Bulb
The light bulb was invented by Edison in 1878, and later patented in November, 1879. -
The Assassination of James A. Garfield
James Garfield was the 20th president of the United States. He was shot four months into his presidency, and died a few months later on September 19, 1881. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
This was a controversial act put in place by President Chester A. Arthur, which prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers. -
The Haymarket Riot
This tragic event occurred during a labor protest rally in Chicago, which quickly turned violent. Bombs were thrown at police, and at least eight people died. -
The Lizzie Borden Case
This famous case took the U.S. by storm. After the family of Lizzie Borden was found dead in their home, most Americans attempted to solve the mystery of what happened that day. This case also created the famous nursery rhyme: Lizzie Borden. -
The Pullman Strike
This was a railroad strike which took place in 1894. This was a direct cause of cut wages and horrible working conditions. -
The Spanish American War
This war was fought between the U.S. and Spain. This war was caused by the explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. This war resulted in American victory.