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The Dead Rabbits Riot
A riot began after the Dead Rabbits entered the Bowery (with a plan to raid the Bowery Boys' clubhouse. The gangs clashed outside the building, resulting in a two-day battle. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
A group of confederate veterans came together to form a group against the new federal government's acts to give more freedom to African Americans. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Rockefeller took sour oil, oil that no one wants, and turned it into standard oil. He first made refineries to take the bad oil and turn it into profitable and good oil. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Bell received the patent for his brand-new invention, the telephone. This device would allow people to speak to each other through long distances -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
The federal government stripped the land away from the Native Americans. This led to a land rush to Oklahoma. This resulted in rapid population growth in the state. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island was the first federal immigration station. It ran for 62 years before it shut down. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
It is one of the most rememberable American fairytales. The famous movie, black and white to color, was released 39 years later. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy Roosevelt became president after McKinley was sadly assassinated in 1901. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J.P Morgan founded U.S. Steel by financing a merger between 2 major steel companies for $432 million dollars. More money than the entire U.S federal budget. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
Henry Ford patented the assembly line and then made his automobile company Ford Motors. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Tarbell wrote a book on the history of standard oil. This led to a court case where they found Standard Oil in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Standard was an illegal monopoly and the court ordered it to be broken into 34 separate companies. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th amendment allows the federal government to lay and collect taxes on incomes. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
An immigration station on the San Francisco Bay that allowed immigrants from eastern Asia to come to America. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th amendment allows the people to vote for their state's senators. Not the federal government. -
The Empire State Building Opens
After a year of construction, the Empire State Building opens to the public. President Hoover commenced the opening ceremony.