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The railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad was started in 1862 and had to be run from the Mississippi River to California. In order to cut down on time the Central Pacific Railroad which consisted mostly of Chinese immigrants started at Sacramento and moved eastward. The Union Pacific Railroad which consisted mostly of Irish immrigrants started in Omaha and moved westward. -
The Franco-Prussian War
A few Ger. states led by Prussia defeated France in the Franco-Prussian war. Many thought that the french would come out with a victory but the few germans defated the french power. The Franco-Prussian War ushered in a new era in warfare. Breachloading Prussian Dreyse Needle-guns and French Chassepots took the place of the out of date and uneffective older muzzle-loading rifles. The French side lost 140000 while the germans only lost 100000 the winning of this war created a unified Germany. -
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The Industrial Revolution
This period of time from the 1800-1900's changed agriculture, manufacturing, transport, technology etc.that took place worldwide. This affected population, economy, and trade. big deal -
telephone
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sitting bull
Sioux chief Sitting Bull leads the last of his fugitive people in surrender to United States troops at Fort Buford in Montana. This is important because it is part of many native americans giving up the last of their resistance. -
the light bulb
The electric light, one of the everyday conveniences that most affects our lives, was invented in 1879 by Thomas Alva Edison. He was neither the first nor the only person trying to invent an incandescent light bulb. -
the buffalo
Buffalo hunting became very popular during this time. It's fur and hide leather made clothing and accessories. And with the wipe out of the Buffalo, the Indians were forced to grow their food and make room for American settlers. -
populist party
The Populist or People's Party was essentially comprised of agrarian reformers in the Midwest and South. The party developed out of discontent for falling wheat and cotton prices. The leaders advocated a variety of measures to help farmers. -
elis island
The first immigrants, Annie Moore a 15-year-old girl from Cork Ireland and her brothers, pass through ellis island on this day. They are the first of thousands to come through into america looking for a new life. -
subway
This is the mark of the first created underground subway line. The problem of traffic became serious the people need a new way to commute. This would allow for less cars and more people being transported at once. -
Spanish American War
US sent a battleship Maine to anchor in Havana Harbor, for 3 weeks, then on February 15, 1898, an enormous explosion shattered the Maine. American newspapers immediately blamed Spain. Later it seems the explosion may have been accidental. -
Teddy Roosevelt
After President McKinley's assassination, Teddy Roosevelt became the new and youngest president. He and his vice presedient hold office for 4 terms even though the constitustion says a president is only alowed two terms. -
puchace of panama
The first plans for a canal were drawn up in 1539 by King Charles V of Spain, but the first edvances twards building it were made more than 300 years later! These advances however were in the Panama railway. Later, in 1999, all responsibility for the Canal was transferred to the government of Panama. -
coal strike
Over 147,000 miners strike over union recognation. -
the airplane
The brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright were two Americans who are generally credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. Their airplane was invented in in Kitty Hawk. -
auto mobile
The Model T automobile makes its debut costing $825. -
ww1
America declares state of war on this day, although World War I was triggered in 1914 by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. It ended in 1918 with the Treaty of Versailles. -
the panama canal
The Panama Canal officially opened on this date but the actual construction began on May 4, 1904. The canal provided means of ship travel from one side of the USA to the other as opposed to sailing all the way around the tip of South America. -
Peace Movement
Populists, Midwest progressives and social reformers, including women were the main part of the peace people.