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Woman’s suffrage: Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca falls convention was the first woman’s right convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. It was held on July 19-20, 1848. There were 300 in attendance including 40 men. Elizabeth Cody Stanton was among the organizers of the convention. -
Jim Crow: Ida B. Wells (birthdate)
Ida B Wells was born on July 16, 1862 as a slave in Mississippi. Ida B Wells was a activist for the civil rights. She is known for getting taken off of a first class train car because of her skin color. She became an anti lynching advocate. -
Jim Crow: Grandfather clause
The Grandfather Clause stated that colored and poor whites were eligible to vote if their grandfather could vote on Jan 1, 1867. This generally didn’t help black at all since blacks didn’t vote on the date that was said. -
American Imperialism: Purchase of Alaska
Alaska was purchased on March 3, 1867. American bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. The U.S. gained over 600,000 square miles. -
American West: Little Big-horn
The battle of Little Bighorn happened on June 22, 1876. Sitting bull and Crazy Horse were the leaders of the Indian warriors. The battle occurred because of gold prospector invading Indian Territories. The Indian forces won the battle. -
Urban Life: Brooklyn Bridge Opening.
The Brooklyn bridge was opened on May 24, 1883. This bridge connected New York City to Brooklyn over the East River. John A. Roebling was the designer of the bridge. -
Urban Life: Jacob Riis: How the Other Half lives
Jacob Riis presented his book, How the Other Lives on January 28, 1888. The book was officially published in 1890. The book talked about the urban tenements and the living conditions in NYC. -
American West: Oklahoma Land Rush
The Oklahoma land rush started on April 22, 1889. The rush was a rush to claim unassigned former Indian territory. Estimated 50,000 people were involved in this land rush. -
American West: Wounded Knee
On December 15, 1890 reservation police tried to arrest sitting bull. On December 29, the U.S. army, 7th cavalry surrounded ghost dancers near wounded creek. About 150-300 Lakota Indians were slaughtered. -
Immigration to Ellis Island
Immigrants arrived on Ellis Island first on January 1, 1892. This was considered the biggest migration in American history. About 12 million people came to Ellis island from 1892 - 1954. The process was strict and long towards the immigrants, especially the sick and mentally I’ll ones. -
The Gilded Age: Assassination of Rutherford B Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the U.S. He was assassinated on January 17, 1893. He helped the U.S. “repair” after the Civil War. He also helped with other reforms and the end of reconstruction. -
Jim Crow: Plessy vs Ferguson
Homer Plessy was a mixed man who refused to move from the whites only section of the train. He then sued and went to the Supreme Court. The court ruled that segregation not to be against the constitution. -
Spanish - American War: Maine Explosion
The battle ship USS Maine exploded on February 15, 1898 in Havannah harbor. The explosion is said to have killed about 268 men. The explosion shocked America and sparked the Spanish - American War. -
Spanish - American War
The Spanish - American War started on April 21, 1898. On April 25, The U.S. declared war on Spain for the Battleship Maine incident on February 15. -
American Imperialism: Panama Canal
The construction of the Panama Canal started on May 4, 1904. Construction finished in 1914. American paid Panama $10 million. The Panama Canal was an important transportation shortcut. -
Progressive Era: Teddy Roosevelt President
On March 4, Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States. Teddy Roosevelt advocated for natural resources and is responsible fo per national parks in the U.S. He established himself as a modern president. He supported Booker T. Washington which led to advancements for african Americans. -
Progressive Era: 17th Amendment
On May 13, 1912, Congress passed the 17th amendment. The 17th amendment stated that senators could recieve direct votes. The amendment was ratified on April 8, 1913. This amendment gave people power to chose their senators. -
WW1: Sinking of the Lusitania
Germany warned Americans to stay off British ships and would sink them. Germany torpedoed the Lusitania and sunk 1200 passenger including 128 Americans. The reason is connected to 4200 cases of ammunition found on the ship. -
Woman’s Suffrage: Picketing White House
On June 10, 1917, the National Woman’s Party began to picket the White House. This was one strategy to persuade the president to reverse the federal amendment. Some were arrested by doing so. Reversing the amendment would give women the right to vote. -
WW1: Sedition Act
The Sedition Act was enacted by Congress on May 16, 1918. This act made it a crime to speak against the purchase of war bonds. It was a crime to say or publish profane things about constitution or armed forces. This act was an extension of the espionage act (1917). -
WW1: Battle of Belleau Wood
The battle of Belleau wood happened in France from June 1-26, 1918. This was the 1st major battle America was involved in. This was also a major victory for the allies in the war. -
Woman’s suffrage: 19th amendment
The 19th amendment was passed by congress on June 4 1919. It was ratified on August 20, 1918. This amendment guaranteed women the right to vote. This made it illegal for a state to deny ability to vote based on their gender. -
WW1: Armistice
The Armistice happened on November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. This effectively ended the fighting on World War 1. The Armistice was between the Allies and Germany. It was signed at Compagnie, France. -
1920s: 18th amendment
The 18th amendment banned the making, selling, and transportation of alcohol. The amendment was ratified on January 16, 1919. The amendment was proposed by congress on December 18, 1917. The amendment known as prohibition failed. All threw the 1920s many illegally sold and smuggled alcohol. -
1920s: Scopes Trial
John Scopes was a biology teacher arrested for teaching evolution. This occurred on March, 1925. The trial opened on July 10, 1925. The two best lawyers of the time were on either side of the trial. At the end of the trial, Scopes was found guilty and fined $100. -
1920s: Lucky Lindy
From May 20-21, Charles Lindbergh took a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He took the Spirit of St. Louis and made a 33 hour flight. He flew from Long Island, New York to Paris, France. He flew about 3,600 miles. -
Immigration to Ellis Island (end)
Ellis island shut it’s doors to immigrants on November 12, 1954. About 12 million people were processed. About 2% of the people there denied and sent back to their home countries. Mentally ill people and physically sick people had the most difficult time there. The separation of families was also not uncommon.