America: 1876-1900

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    Westward Expansion

    The 18th century saw an extraordinary move West in America, fueled by the Gold Rush, the Homestead Act, and the belief in Manifest Destiny
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    Darwin's Theories Gain Popularity

    In the 1870's, Darwin's Origin of the Species grew more and more popular among American's, having great repercussions for the years to come.
  • The Great Railroad Strike of 1877

    A catalyst for the uprisings of labor unions across America
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    Hayes Presidency

  • Edison Invents Electric Power

    Edison, in his Menlo Park lab, used electricity to power everyday objects as well as to illuminate cities, revolutionizing the world forever.
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    Arthur Presidency

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    Cleveland Presidency

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    Harrison Presidency

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    2nd Cleveland Presidency

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    McKinley Presidency

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