The Second Industrial Revolution

Dawrin's Origin of Species

Nov 24, 1859

After studying on a 5 year voyage, Darwin published this book, which is now the foundation for evolutionary biology.

Rockefeller opens Standard Oil

Jan 10, 1870

Through horizontal integration, Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company was at the top of the oil market.

Alexander Graham Bell invents the Telephone

Mar 10, 1876

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone which transmits a person's voice over wire through electrical currents.

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877

Jul 16, 1877

Thousands of miles of railroad tracks were shut down because of this strike in the northeastern U.S.

Haymarket Riot

May 4, 1886

Six policemen were killed by a bomb that also wounded 60 citizens in Haymarket Square. This was done in support of striking workers.

Creation of AFL

Dec 16, 1886

In 1886, Samuel Gompers created an alliance between labor unions called the American Federation of Labor.

Invention of the Airplane

Dec 17, 1903

On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers had invented the very first working airplane.