Class of 1900

1900's in America

By barbaraflores238
  • Pelican Island, Florida wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida wildlife refuge

    President Teddy Roosevelt designates Pelican Island, Florida, as the first national wildlife refuge.
  • New York City first subway line.

    New York City first subway line.

    New York City gets it first subway line.
  • San Francisco, California earthquake and fire

    San Francisco, California earthquake and fire

    Earthquake and fire destroy most of San Francisco, California.
  • Immigration in the United States peaks at 1.2 million

    Immigration in the United States peaks at 1.2 million

    Immigration to the United States peaks at 1.2 million, with most immigrants coming from southern or eastern Europe.
  • Coffee

    Coffee

    Coffee, a favorite American beverage since the Civil War, is now marketed in an "instant" form.