Immigration and Industrialization

The Dead Rabbits Riot

Jul 4, 1857

A two-day civil disturbance caused by a gang fight between the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys.

The Ku Klux Klan is established.

Dec 23, 1865

This group was unfortunately established on Christmas Eve, and was known for being a white supremacist hate group.

John D. Rockefeller created Standard Oil

Jan 10, 1870

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.

Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone

May 7, 1876

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 Great Oklahoma Land Race.

Apr 22, 1889

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 opens for immigrant processing.

Jan 1, 1892

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.

The Wizard of Oz(book) is published.

Sep 1, 1900

Written by Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz was the first book written by an American to experience immediate success upon being published.

Teddy Roosevelt becomes the president of the United States.

Sep 14, 1901

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 Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil

1902

Ida Tarbell wrote numerous reports and documentaries, many often highlighting Standard Oil’s predatory tactics to eliminate competitors.

Ford Motor company is founded

Jun 16, 1903

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.

The 16th Amendment is passed

Jul 2, 1909

Granted congress the right to collect taxes without apportionment.

Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants

Jan 21, 1910

Processed immigrants on the west coast, but served mostly as a detention center for Chinese immigrants.

The 17th Amendment is passed.

May 13, 1912

Allowed the election of state senators to be done by the people, rather than congress.

J.P. Morgan founds U.S. Steel

Dec 30, 1924

J.P. Morgan merged various steel companies, including Carnegie Steel, into one larger company.

The Empire State Building is opened

May 1, 1931

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.