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The Battle of Little Bighorn
The battle of Little Bighorn was caused by the discovery of gold on native lands. The American forces were led by Lieutenant Colonel George Custer against the Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. The natives defeated the first wave of Americans; however, Custer arrived with a larger force and forced the Sioux to retreat. -
Thomas Edison Invented the Light Bulb
The invention of the light bulb brought a dramatic change in factory production and urban life. Factories could remain operating during the night, and elevators allowed the city to expand upward. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
An act that restricted all Asian immigrants from entering the United States. It was the first significant restriction law on immigration in the United States. -
The Dawes General Allotment Act
The Dawes Allotment Act allowed the government to break up Native American lands. This act destroyed the sovereignty of the tribe and hurt the natives who lost their land. -
Ruther b. Hayes Became the 19th President
Ruther B. Hayes saw to the end of the Reconstruction after the civil war. He fought for social reform and he tried to win over the 'solid south.' -
William McKinley Became the 25th President
During his term, William McKinley enacted the highest tariff in American history. He put a vote to congress for the neutral intervention of the Cuban revolt in 1898. -
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The Spanish-American War
The war began with the Cuban revolt against the Spanish, and the mysterious explosion on the Lusitania. The Americans won the war which forced Spain out of the western hemisphere. The United States also received land in Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippians, and Cuba. -
The Gold Standard Act
The Gold Standard Act made gold the only standard acceptable for redeeming paper money. It was passed to prevent the government from printing too much money or they would run out of gold.