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Tammany Hall & Boss Tweed
Tammany Hall was a New York political organization founded in 1789 that played a major role in politics and aiding immigrants. William H. Tweed, also known as Boss Tweed, was one of the main supporters of Tammany Hall. Boss Tweed was widely known for bribing political figures. -
Central Park
Central Park was designed in the heart of New York City by Fredrick Law Olmstead. It was revolutionary because it was not separated by class systems; it granted access to lower class citizens as well as upper class. Central Park is the first real park that was made in America. -
The Granger Movement
Farmers began to fight against monopoly and agrbusiness. When their views reached the state legislature, new laws were passed. These laws were challenged by the farmers; the cases were known as the "Granger cases". -
The Standard Oil Company
The Standard Oil Company was an American oil company run by J.D.Rockefeller. Rockefeller used horizontal integration to gain a monopoly over the oil industry, which made him millions of dollars. -
Great Chicago Fire
This fire raveged the city of Chicago for three days. The reconstruction of the city began almost immediately after the majority of the city was destroyed. New developments were created in Chicago, causing Chicago to be a symbol of ingenuity and technological prowess.
