1900-1920

By MattM35

  • U.S. population reaches 70 million.

    It is estimated that the U.S. population reached 70 million

  • The Galveston Hurricane

    The Galveston Hurricane reached land and killed 12,000 people.

  • U.S. Presidential Election

    William McKinley wins reelection over William Jennings Bryan.

  • Oil Discovery

    Oil is discovered at Spindletop, Texas. Considered the starting point of the oil economy.

  • President William McKinley dies

    President McKinley dies and is replaced by his Vice President Teddy Roosevelt.

  • Panama Canal Construction begins

    Construction of the Panama Canal begins.

  • U.S. Presidential Election

    Incumbent Theodore Roosevelt wins election over Alton B. Parker.

  • The Jungle comes out

    The book titled "The Jungle" released. It showed the horrible conditions the of meat packing industry. It helped push for reform to labor laws.

  • Oklahoma becomes the 46th state

    The state of Oklahoma is admitted to the United States.

  • U.S. Presidential Election

    William Howard Taft (recommended by Roosevelt) wins election over William Jennings Bryan.

  • New Mexico becomes the 47th state

    The state of New Mexico is admitted to the United States.

  • Arizona becomes the 48th state

    The state of Arizona is admitted to the United States.

  • U.S. Presidential Election

    Woodrow Wilson wins presidential election over Theodore Roosevelt and incumbent William Taft.

  • 16th amendment ratified

    The 16th amendment passes, allowing a federal income tax.

  • 17th amendment ratified

    The 17th amendment was ratified beginning the direct election of senators.

  • Panama Canal Opens

    The Panama Canal opens to provide safe travel through the isthmus of Panama, instead of around South America.

  • Lusitania is sunk

    The Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine without warning killing 1,198 people. Pushes U.S. to enter WWI.

  • U.S. enters WWI

    The U.S. declares war on Germany.

  • World War I fighting ending

    World War I ended when Germany made an armistice ending the fighting.

  • 18th amendment ratified

    The 18th amendment passes, beginning prohibition.

  • The Treaty of Versailles was signed

    The Treaty of Versailles was signed officially ending World War I.

  • U.S. doesn't join LON

    The United State's Senate votes to not join the League of Nations.

  • U.S. Presidential Election

    Warren Harding wins presidential election over James Cox.
    Also this was the first election where women were allowed to vote.