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Massachusetts claims railroad companies overcharge customers.
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New York City's Boss Tweed is sent to prison for corruption in city government.
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1877 Supreme Court. allowed states to regulate businesses including railroads
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The Chinese Excusion Art closes the door to new immigration from China
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In response to scandals the Pendieton Civil Service Act chances how the federal Gvernment hires and promotes workers.
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European powers meet at Berlin to divide up Africa.
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The United States officially accepts the statues of liberty as a Gift from France
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Sherlock Holmes debuts in A Study in Scarlet
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A new reception center for immigrants opens at Ellis Island
