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An insignificant street fight between 2 criminal gangs that broke out into a 2 day war in New York City. -
After the American Civil War, the KKK was an extremely racist and far-right believing group, sometimes considered a terrorist group. -
Standard Oil is the first big monopoly of fuels and oils that completely controls that specific market during the Gilded Age. It was broken up in 1911 by the Supreme Court. -
The invention of the Telephone allows Americans to communicate long-distance and begins a long chain of technological advancements. -
The rush for new land that was allowed to settle for white American colonists. The land was previously inhabited by native tribes, but the settlers pushed them back. -
Ellis Island opens, and it processes immigrants to determine if they are able to start life in America. -
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published, over time becoming a really popular movie/play/book. -
U.S. Steel becomes the largest corporation at the time, gaining a huge monopoly over the steel industry. -
As the 26th president, Roosevelt was a super energetic leader and played a major part in balancing the American economy. -
Her book publicly explains the scale of the monopoly that Standard Oil has on the industry, how they destroy any sign of competition, etc. -
Ford made and sold some of the first cars, jumpstarting the automotive industry and laying the groundwork for its future success. -
he 16th Amendment allows congress to tax individual’s income on a national level without any interference, allowing congress to fund itself easier. -
A western immigration processing center, which mainly dealt with Asian and Chinese immigrants. -
The 17th amendment required the direct voting of senators by the people of each state, preventing big business from buying them out. -
The Empire State Building took only 13 months to construct, becoming the tallest building in the world and serving as a symbol of the American economic power.