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The Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor was a popular labor union movement that boasted a membership of 700,000 members at its peak. It focused on practical gains and hoped to combine skilled and non-skilled laborers. -
The End of the Reconstruction
The Northerners abandoned the cause for the former slaves and the Democrats recaptured southern politics. -
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
Numerous railroad workers across the United States went on strike because of reduced wages. Workers became aggressive and began destroying property. The Federal Government intervened and after the strikes ended, there was little sympathy to be found for the workers because of their actions. -
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Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency
Rutherford B. Hayes is the 19th President of the United States. -
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James A. Garfield's Presidency
James A. Garfield is the 20th President of the United States. -
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Chester A. Arthur's Presidency
Chester A. Arthur is the 21st President of the United States. -
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Grover Cleveland's Presidency
Grover Cleveland is the 22nd President of the United States. -
The Intestate Commerce Act
Congress passed the act to create a committee dedicated to stopping discriminatory and predatory pricing practices. -
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Benjamin Harrison's Presidency
Benjamin Harrison is the 23rd President of the United States. -
How the Other Half Lives
Jacob Riis published a book in 1890 that revealed the working conditions in the slums and gave readers a better view of poverty. -
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act
The act was passed to decrease the power of monopolistic corporations and it stated that "trust . . . or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce . . . is declared to be illegal” and that those who “monopolize . . . any part of the trade or commerce . . . shall be deemed guilty." -
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Grover Cleveland's Second Presidency
Grover Cleveland is the 24th President of the United States. -
W.E.B. Du Bois becomes the first Black American to Receive a PhD from Harvard
W.E.B. Du Bois became the first Black American to receive a PhD from Harvard. -
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William McKinley's Presidency
William McKinley is the 25th President of the United States. -
The Treaty of Paris 1898
The treaty concluded the Spanish-American war and America gave Spain $20 million in exchange for the Philippines. -
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The Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars
The United States expanded the strength of its global reach in these two wars. -
The Sinking of the Main
A large explosion caused the Maine to sink and killed several hundred people. Congress decided that the Spanish people were to blame and they declared war on Spain in April.