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The Dead Rabbits Riot
A two day street fight between two gangs. -
The Ku Klux Klan is established
A domestic terrorist organization founded shortly after the United States Civil War ended. White men trying to keep white supremacy. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Controlled 90% of U.S. refineries and pipelines. Standard Oil was a monopoly in the industry. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Bell is credited with being the inventor of the telephone. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
Settlers were lined up trying to get a piece of acreage. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island started receiving immigrants and processing them to become American citizens. Ellis Island received 700 immigrants on the first day. -
The Wizard of Oz (book) is Published
The first American fairy tail. -
J.P. Morgan Founds US Steel
Controlled 60% of the US market. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the US
After McKinley was assassinated Teddy Roosevelt becomes president. Making him the youngest person to become president. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The first American based auto manufacturer. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Found Standard Oil in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. -
The 16th Amendment is passed
Gave Congress the right to impose Federal income. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Became a major port for immigrants coming from the west. -
The 17th Amendment is Passes
Passed a law to regulate time and the procedure to elect senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The world's tallest building becomes a tourist attraction.