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The Standard Oil Company
Established in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller and company. It was an oil producing, marketing, refining, and transporting company. The largest and controlled most of the oil market in the United States. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Standard-Oil -
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Invention of the Light Bulb
Patented on this date. Thomas Edison's development of the lightbulb now gave the people the opportunity not to rely on sunrise and sunset anymore for light, as well as candles of course. https://www.energy.gov/articles/history-light-bulb -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
The United State's first national immigration act by race or nationality. It was to prohibit the migration of Chinese people, and the right to have citizenship for the Chinese. https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/chinese-exclusion-act-1882 -
The Sherman Antitrust Act
Was an arrangement that enabled the government to take away monopolistic trusts. This was to preserve the markets. It included agreements amongst competitors to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate buyers. https://www.britannica.com/event/Sherman-Antitrust-Act -
World War 1 Start
It was also known as the Great War. Was started because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. A global war that lasted four years until 1918. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history#:~:text=World%20War%20I%2C%20also%20known,Europe%20that%20lasted%20until%201918. -
Treaty of Versailles
A policy or treaty, for the stoppage of World War 1. High reparations for Germany. They would have to disarm, lose territory, and give up abroad colonies. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles-1 -
The Harlem Renaissance
Was the golden age for African American influencers. They represented the African American culture for the Western world. Was an influx in African American culture. https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/harlem-renaissance -
The League of Nations
Was accepted by 42 nations. An international organization established to resolve international conflicts. It was to prevent war, and settle disputes through diplomatic ways. https://www.britannica.com/topic/League-of-Nations -
The Great Depression
It was marked by huge declines in industrial production in the United States, as well as prices going up, inflation. Another outcome was mass unemployment. There were fifteen million people unemployed. Also, there was a huge banking crisis. https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/great-depression-history -
World War II Start
Fought between the Axis and the Allies. It was the most expensive war in history ever, and was also the largest war ever. Also, was the most destructive war in history killing millions. https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-II -
Pearl Harbor Attacks
A surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy. It was against the Unites States Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This led to Americas joining in on WW2. https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack -
USA's Entry to WW2
Considering the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as the Japanese Control of China and Asia. America wasn't having it. Also,
Germany's aggression and sinking U.S. ships, and fear of German invasion. The US had to step in. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/great-depression-and-world-war-ii-1929-1945/world-war-ii/ -
Cold War Start
Rivalry between the powers of the US and USSR. Kicked off after WW2. Was based on political and economical propaganda. And the threat of nuclear war. https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cold-war-history -
The Marshall Plan
Was a recovery program providing help to damaged communities in Western Europe. It provided more than fifteen billion dollars to help finance and rebuild the continent. https://www.britannica.com/event/Marshall-Plan -
MLK "I had a dream..." Speech
In this speech by Martin Luther King Jr, was explaining to his audience the racial injustice he experienced in his country. He was saying that the US needs to keep its promise of freedom, justice, and equality. https://www.storyboardthat.com/lesson-plans/i-have-a-dream-by-martin-luther-king-jr -
Roe v. Wade
A court order which many states still struck down. It was the constitutional right that women had the right to get an abortion. Women were now able to chose whether to have an abortion or not. https://www.britannica.com/event/Roe-v-Wade -
The Iran-Contra Affair
It was a secret agreement, to give finds to the Nicaraguan contra rebels from profits by selling weapons to Iran. Was figured out when a Lebanese paper forced the Reagan administration to say the information. https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/iran-contra-affair -
The 1988 Presidential Election
Was the first presidential debate since 1948. It is the most recent election to date that the same party won three elections in a row. Also the most recent election that a candidate got over 400 electoral votes. Bush won. https://www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-1988 -
The End of the Cold War
The Berlin Wall fell down. The USSR finally fell apart. The Soviet Union was spread out in NATO and the Warsaw Pact ended the conflict. https://americanhistory.si.edu/subs/history/timeline/end/ -
Columbine High School Shooting
Two teens went to the high school and went on a killing spree. There were 13 killed and more then 20 other injured. Shooters then committed suicide. This sparked the national debate of gun control. https://www.britannica.com/event/Columbine-High-School-shootings
