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Railroad line that was built by the Western Railroad Pacific Company and Central Pacific Railroad Company of California. The completion of the railroad revolutionized society and how Americans settle the Western frontier. The completion of the railroad connected the East and the West, which made traveling easy.
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Law that was created by Senator John Sherman, that was created to outlaw monopolies in the U.S. The Sherman Antitrust act attempted to shut down huge monopolies such as the Standard oil and other monopolies. Creating this prevented these companies from beating other small companies in the market.
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Island off of the state of New York that served as an immigration inspection point. The opening of Ellis island was an important part of American life. The opening of the island allowed immigrants to enter America which helped businesses to grow.
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Court case that made its way to the Supreme Court and is regarded as one of the worst decisions made. It allowed segregation nationally, which stated "separate but equal". This caused separation between whites and blacks in the American society.
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Laws that were passed under the Roosevelt administration, that forced businesses to state ingredients of their product. This law also led to the creation of the FDA, which inspected products such as meats and etc. It even created regulation and rules on how to operate and create these products.
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Fictional novel that exposed the poor conditions in the Meat Factories. The novel also inspired Pres. Roosevelt to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. The book caused hysteria among the American public, and nearly caused Pres. Roosevelt to change from a meat diet to a vegan.
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The Model T was a very important invention that revolutionized transportation forever. It made it easier to travel from place to place and was very affordable. The invention also reduce the time to get from place to place.
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Fire that broke out in a New York sweatshop, killing 146 people. The fire was caused by the poor conditions in the sweatshop, and many people died due to the lack of windows and were not prepared. This event sparked a strike, eventually leading to the Tenement Act that establish laws and regulations for a safe job environment.
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Panama Canal ,started by the French, was very vital to trade between the Atlantic and the Pacific. The project was then continued by the U.S and completed early. The canal reduced time to get to the pacific and boosted the American economy.
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The 19th Amendment that was passed and ratified by the Wilson Administration. The 19th amendment stated that all citizens have the right to vote no matter what sex. It also was a step towards true equality in our society.
