American Literature Timeline: 1865-1945

By gardner6211
  • The Fifteenth Ammendment

    The Fifteenth Ammendment

    The fifteenth Amendment was signed, protecting African-American men's right to vote, which likely gave them hope for the future, affecting their American Dream.
  • Ellis Island Begins Accepting immigrants into the United States

    Ellis Island Begins Accepting immigrants into the United States

    Ellis Island started to accept more immigrants into the US. This likely cause the immigrants culture and dreams to merge with the current American society.
  • The Wright Brothers make the first controlled airplane.

    The Wright Brothers make the first controlled airplane.

    The Wright brothers created a machine that allowed flight called the airplane, this likely inspired people that many technological advancements could be made and caused people to dream about what could be made.
  • US enters WWI

    US enters WWI

    The US entered WWI, which likely cause people to be more fearful, and to hope that they and their relatives stay safe, wherever they were.
  • Vladimir Lenin leads the Bolshevik Revolution

    Vladimir Lenin leads the Bolshevik Revolution

    In Russia, there was a revolution that caused the country to switch to a totalitarian, communist government. This caused people to fear the spread of communism to other countries, such as the US.
  • Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to complete a Trans-Atlantic Flight

    Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to complete a Trans-Atlantic Flight

    Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic ocean in a plane, causing women across America to be filled with hope about their future.
  • Congress makes "The Star Spangled Banner" the official national anthem

    Congress makes "The Star Spangled Banner" the official national anthem

    When the national anthem was set, people were filled with nationalism and pride for their country.
  • The United Negro College Fund is established.

    The United Negro College Fund is established.

    When the UNCF was established, African-Americans were filled with dreams that they could pursue a complete education with aid from this organization.