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Thomas Edison recieves a patent for his incandescent light bulb. He tried many things, and eventually came to the conclusion thatiodized cardboard was the best rescource to use.
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Wabash, Illinois becomes first town completley illuminated by electricity. People were amazed by the idea of light without the use of fire.
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The Alaskan territory is purchased from Russia and organized. many citizens of the U.S were confused as to why it was bought. They found it pointless and a waste of time and money.
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The statue of liberty was given to the United States as a gift from France. The U.S dedicatred it as a symbol of liberty and peace.
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North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington enter as the 39,40,41,42 states in the U.S. These states were aquired in the Louisiana Purchase.
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Ellis island opens as one of the primary immigration depots in the U.S.
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A worker's strike against a Carneige Steel Mill in Homestead, PA turns deadly, with 7 mill guards and 11 strikers and spectators killed.
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Thomas Edison's kinetoscope is first shown in public.
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The united States declares war on Spain.
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The United States annexes hawaii.
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The United States and Spain sign an armistice, ending the Spanish-American war. The treaty of Paris, signed in December, offically ends the war.
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The Hawaii territory is organized.
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Texas has its first significant oil strike.
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The Wright Brothers make the first successful flight of a heavier than air, mechanically propelled aircraft.
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Oklahoma becomes the 46th state admitted to the Union.
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Henry Ford introduces his Model T, available for 850 dollars.
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The 16th amendment is added to the US constitution, allowing the federal gov. the right to collect income tax.
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The 17th amendment becomes part of the US constitution, specifying the composition of the US senate, terms of office, and voting rights.
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The panama canal opens.
