1900

1900 - 1920

By Brennan_Gowan

  • The Gold Standard Act

    This act was passed placing the United States currency on the gold standard.

  • Galveston Hurricane

    A hurricane with 135 mph winds kills 8,000 people.

  • Theodor Roosevelt in office

    Therodor Roosevelt became the 26th president.

  • Air Conditioning

    Air conditioning is invented by Willis Carrie.

  • Mediates Coal Strike

    United Mine workers went on strike for higher wages, shorter hours, and more recognigition.

  • William Howard Taft for president

    William Taft becomes the 27th president of the United States.

  • Triangle Shirtwaist Facotry

    A fire happened at this factory and killed 146 people.

  • Arizona Becomes a State

    Arizona becomes the last of the continuos 48 states to join the Union.