American History 1876-1900

  • Start of the California Gold rush

    The California Goldrush brought a lot of immigrants in search of a better life. It also brought Americans living in the east over to the west.
  • Congress Passes Pacific Railway Act

    This allowed for the construction of the transcontinental railroad. This railroad helped to connect the two ends of the country and transport goods and materials.
  • The First Trans Continental Railroad Completed

    This railway was crucial to the economy and development of America. It was a large factor in the industrial revolution.
  • Invention of the telephone

    Invented by Alexander Graham Bell, The telephone helped us to have a new way of communicating.
  • Compromise of 1877

    This marked the end of the reconstruction era in the south. This occurred because of the civil war.
  • Chinese Exclusion Act

    The Chinese exclusion act was signed and caused an end to Chinese immigration in the United States.
  • Ellis Island Opens

    Ellis Island was an immigrant processing center and helped many new Americans come to the country safely.
  • Nearly 12 Million Immigrants Came to America

    The boom in immigration really helped to build America's population and economy. These new immigrants helped bring new cultures and life to America

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