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Samuel Clemens's Life
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California Gold Rush
This economic event drew in hopeful Americans, including Samuel Clemens himself. The prospect of riches is what drove these panners and miners. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Published
Cultural event- controversial anti-slavery novel published. -
Dred Scott Supreme Court Case
Social event- Dred Scott Supreme Court decision declares Scott still a slave, decides slaves cannot sue in Supreme Court. -
Oregon Admitted As A State
Political event- Oregon gains statehood as a free state. -
Civil War Begins
This political event split the nation during Samuel Clemens's life. He was drawn into the war briefly, as a part of a volunteer unit. -
Lincoln Inaugurated
Political event- Lincoln becomes president. -
Monitor v. Merrimack
Military event- Civil War battle, first one between ironclad warships. -
Battle of Antietam
Military event- Battle of the Civil War. Bloodiest day in American history. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Military event- Battle of the Civil War. General Robert E. Lee's greatest victory. -
Wade Davis Bill
Political event- bill passed that banned all ex-Confederates from participating in the drafting of new state constitutions. -
Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant
Political event- Ulysses S. Grant becomes president. -
First Transcontinental Railroad Completed
Economic event- America's first big business was railroads. -
Blacks Gain Right to Vote
Social event- blacks gain right to vote before women. -
Women's Christian Temperance Union Formed
Political event- WCTU joined with prohibition party; advocated for total abstinence from alcohol. -
James A. Garfield Dies
Political event- President Garfield dies after being shot by an assailant. Chester A. Arthur becomes president. -
General Federation of Women's Clubs Forms
Social event- state and local clubs brought together to pursue advancement in welfare and reforms. -
World's Columbian Exposition
Social event- millions visit Chicago, who hosted the world's fair celebrating Columbus's voyage to America. -
Depression of 1893
Economic event- bankers stepped up to reorganize; finance capitalism introduced -
First Flight
Technological event- Wright brothers hold first flight. -
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Social event- people from all around the world come to Saint Louis for the world's fair celebrating the Louisiana Purchase.