1876-1900

By Beth Kokel

  • The Telephone

    The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell

  • The Compromise of 1877

    The reconstructive era ends when the United States pulls the rest of their troops from the south

  • Rutherford B. Hayes

    Rutherford B. Hayes becomes president of the United States.

  • Lightbulb

    Thomas Edison creates the first lightbulb

  • Chester A. Arthur

    Chester A. Arthur becomes president

  • The Dawes Act

    The Dawes act split the Natives land based on families. Tribes are not as prominent anymore.

  • Pullman Strike

    The workers of the Pullman company went on strike over their wages.

  • Spanish American War

    The Spanish American war helps America to be considered a global superpower.

  • Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Spanish American war.