Immigration and Industrialization Timeline

  • The Dead Rabbits Riot

    The Dead Rabbits Riot

    This event is important because it highlights the intense social and political tensions of the time.
  • The Ku Klux Klan is Established

    The Ku Klux Klan is Established

    Its members waged an underground campaign of intimidation and violence directed at white and black Republican leaders.
  • John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil

    John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil

    It became a symbol of monopolistic practices during the Gilded Age. Due to antitrust violations, it makes it a significant case study in business history, demonstrating both the potential for immense success and the dangers of unchecked corporate power
  • Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone

    Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone

    This is significant because it laid the foundation for modern technology. Which is transforming how people interact, conduct business, and share information.
  • Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    For over 62 years the Ellis Island served as the primary entry for millions of immigrants to the United States. It symbolizes the immigrant experience in America.
  • The Great Oklahoma Land Race

    The Great Oklahoma Land Race

    The largest and most famous land rushes in Oklahoma, where thousands of settlers raced to claim land in the Cherokee Outlet. This is significant because it opened up millions of acres of land for settlement.
  • The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published

    The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published

    This book is significant because it is considered one of the first American fairy tales and achieved immediate success.
  • J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel

  • Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States

    Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States

    Teddy Roosevelt, a Republican, became president after the assassination of president William McKinley.
  • Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil

    Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil

    The significance of this event is that it played a role in shaping public opinion against monopolies and ultimately contributed to the 1911 Supreme Court decision that broke up the Standard Oil trust.
  • Ford Motor Company is Founded

    Ford Motor Company is Founded

    The importance of this industry lies in making car ownership accessible to a wider population through the Model T and pioneering assembly line production.
  • Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    The Angel Island was a major port of entry for immigrants, specifically those from Asia. It also served as a processing and detention center for immigrants entering the United States.
  • The 17th Amendment is Passed

    The 17th Amendment is Passed

    The 17th Amendment is modified Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution. It allows voters to cast direct votes for U.S. senators.
  • The 16th Amendment is Passed

    The 16th Amendment is Passed

    Gave Congress the authority to issue taxes without having to determine it based on population.
  • The Empire State Building Opens

    The Empire State Building Opens

    The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper in New York City. It is a symbol of American ingenuity and resilience, especially during the Great Depression.