American Industrial Revolution By abbygraver Jul 14, 1877 Railroad strikes happen throughout the nation. Nov 2, 1880 James Garfield is elected president. Dec 1, 1884 Mark Twain writes "Huckleberry Finn" It is hailed as the first true American novel. Nov 1, 1888 Benjamin Harrison elected president. Jan 3, 1889 Edison invents the motion picture camera. Jun 6, 1894 The Pullman Strike Nov 3, 1896 William McKinley elected president. Mar 14, 1900 Gold Standard Act Paper money backed by gold. Oct 1, 1903 The first World Series is played. Boston vs. Pittsburgh- Boston wins. Dec 1, 1913 Ford introduces the first moving assembly line.
