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This was when Samuel Morse sent the first actual telegraph. This is historically important because this was the birth of a communication revolution.
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Drake was sent to drill for oil and that is what he did. This is historically important because they used a cheaper and more efficent way to do this.
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The Transcontinental Railroad was completed on this day in Utah. This is historically important because it made the transfer of goods a lot simpler for businesses, it also expanded the possibilities.
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Alexander Graham Bell after experimenting, made the telephone. This is historically important because it made communication easier for businesses.
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After many experiments, Thomas Edison finally has success with his electricity. This is historically important because without this first discovery we would not have advanced as soon as we did.
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At long last, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed. This is historically important because it was a symbol of American success.
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The Act that was passed outlawed any combination of companies that restrained any interstate trade or commerce. This is historically important because the act was ineffective against trusts for nearly 15 years.
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By the end of his life he gave $350 million away. This is historically important because this money went to education to better the people.
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Rockefeller, by the end of his life gave $500 million dollars to establish/improve charities and institutions. This is historically important because he gave aid to public health, the arts, social research, and many others.
