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Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania between the Union and Confederate armies. This was one of the defining moments of the American Civil War. The Union achieved victory which killed the momentum of the Confederate army. As a result, this reduced the chances of foreign intervention. -
Great Sioux War
The cause of this war was due to the United States government wanting to obtain land which was currently homeland to many Native Americans. The Natives refused to give up ownership, which lead to the start of the Great Sioux War. The war lasted between 1876-1877. -
Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the United States and was in office from 1877-1881. He was best known for his attempts to restore the unity of America from divisions that had been left from the Civil War. Thus, he was the president that was in charge of the end of the Reconstruction. -
Supreme Court changes
The United States Supreme Court declared that the Civil Rights Act of 1875 was unconstitutional. Thus, the Supreme Court ruled that congress has no right to regulate the behavior of individuals, but only the states. As a result, this prohibited Congress the powers invested by the 13th and 14th amendment to create laws that banned racial discrimination that had been occurring in the private sector. -
The Haymarket Riot
The Haymarket affair took place at an organized labor demonstration to protest for reduced hours in a work day. However, this escalated into a disastrous bombing. -
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United states. He was both a lawyer and politician. He was president between 1889-1993. -
Progressive Era
The Progressive Era was a period of improvement and reforming. Activists worked to advance and improve the conditions of society. This era lasted from about 1897-1920. -
The Philippine and American War
This conflict began as a result of Spain's defeat in the Spanish- American War. This resulted in the United States to declare sovereignty over the Philippines and marking the beginning of the Philippine-American War. This conflict lasted in three years of war.