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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