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A two-day civil disturbance caused by a gang fight between the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys. -
This group was unfortunately established on Christmas Eve, and was known for being a white supremacist hate group. -
This was the start of Rockefeller’s big oil monopoly, which was later broken down and branched off into any modern oil companies known today. -
A revolutionary invention that’s changed long-distance communication forever. Without this break in technology, we wouldn’t have modern cell phones(or IPads). -
The U.S. government opened up 2 million acres of unassigned land for settlers, which led to many settlers racing across state borders to claim the new land. -
Ellis Island opened on this date in 1892 and lasted until 1954. Before they closed their doors, they had passed approximately 12 million immigrants into the US. -
Written by Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz was the first book written by an American to experience immediate success upon being published. -
After McKinley’s assassination, Teddy rose to be the president of the United States. He was and still has been one of the best U.S. presidents to this day. -
Ida Tarbell wrote numerous reports and documentaries, many often highlighting Standard Oil’s predatory tactics to eliminate competitors. -
This date marks the foundation of Ford Motors, a now widely known company. Henry Ford, the founder, was also the inventor of the assembly line. -
Granted congress the right to collect taxes without apportionment. -
Processed immigrants on the west coast, but served mostly as a detention center for Chinese immigrants. -
Allowed the election of state senators to be done by the people, rather than congress. -
J.P. Morgan merged various steel companies, including Carnegie Steel, into one larger company. -
The Empire State Building was opened to the public on this date during the “race for the sky”. For 40 years it held the title for World’s Tallest Building.