Immigration and Industrialization

By Ethan Tallon

  • The Dead Rabbits Riot

    The Dead Rabbits riot was a two-day civil disturbance in New York City, which evolved from what was initially a small-scale street fight between members of the Dead Rabbits gang and the Bowery Boys into a citywide gang war.

  • The Ku Klux Klan is Established

    A white supremacist organization, the Ku Klux Klan represented a dark aspect of American history, perpetuating racism and violence.

  • John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil

    A pioneering entrepreneur, Rockefeller founded Standard Oil, dominating the oil industry and exemplifying the rise of big business and industrialization.

  • Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    A symbol of hope and opportunity, Ellis Island was the primary immigration inspection station in the US, processing over 12 million immigrants seeking a new life in America.

  • Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone

    A groundbreaking innovation revolutionizing communication, Bell's telephone transformed the way people connect and interact.

  • The Great Oklahoma Land Race

    A historic event where thousands of settlers rushed to claim land in Oklahoma, representing westward expansion and the quest for new beginnings.

  • The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published

    A beloved classic by L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz represented the rise of American literature and popular culture, offering a unique lens on the era's values and imagination.

  • J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel

    A financial giant, Morgan's founding of U.S. Steel exemplified the rise of industrial conglomerates and big business.

  • Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States

    A charismatic leader, Roosevelt's presidency marked a significant shift in political leadership, trust-busting, and conservation efforts.

  • The 16th Amendment is Passed

    A constitutional amendment enabling income tax, the 16th Amendment significantly impacted taxation and government revenue.

  • Ida Tarbell Publishes her Article about Standard Oil

    A pioneering journalist, Tarbell's article on Standard Oil's practices led to increased scrutiny of big business and industrialization. It is unknown the exact day the article came out, but it's assumed it was in the month of November.

  • Ford Motor Company is Founded

    Pioneering the automotive industry, Ford's assembly line production and affordable cars transformed American society and culture.

  • Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    A West Coast equivalent of Ellis Island, Angel Island processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants, particularly from Asia, highlighting the diversity of immigration

  • The 17th Amendment is Passed

    A constitutional amendment allowing direct election of senators, the 17th Amendment impacted political representation and the balance of power.

  • The Empire State Building Opens

    An iconic skyscraper symbolizing American ingenuity and progress, the Empire State Building represented innovation in architecture and engineering.