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Missouri compromise
The missouri compromise stated that all land above 36, 30 degrees north would be demened free land. -
Safety elevator
Elisha Otis Developed a safety elevator that would not fall if the lifiting rope broke. This helped the creation of skyscrapers, and soon after that central heating systems were also improved. -
compromise of 1850
This compromise of 1850 stated that california was a free state and the remaining territory would be decided by popular vote. -
The Kansas and Nebraska act
The Kansas and Nebraska act where two states that would need to be determined by popular vote for free or slace. This lead to BLEEDING KANSAS in which John Brown lead. -
Election of 1858
The election of 1858 is where Lincoln runs for president along with Douglass. Douglass wins with more popular votes. This makes Lincoln noiticed! -
Macy
Rowland H. Macy opened what he called a department store in New York in 1858. It became the largest single store in America. In 1870's more cities created more department stores. -
First oil well
Edwin Drake drilled what became the world's first oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania. The oil industry grew quickly after and encouraged the growth of related industries. -
On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, arguing that animals evolved by a process of "natural selection" and that only the fittest survived to reproduce. -
Election of 1860
The election of 1860 Lincoln runs again with more votes than before. He wins and lincoln is determined to end slavery. -
Kansas
Finally after all these attacks that have been happening in Kansas, Kansas enters in as a free state. -
More Seceding states
After South carolina left 7 more states followed. The 7 states created the Confederate States of America. -
Fort Sumter
The battle at Fort Sumter was the battle between the South and the Union. The South eventually claimed Fort Sumter and won due to the Union running out of ammo. -
Union crushes Confederate
The Union launches 250 warships to blockade south's vital posts. -
Seccession with South Carolina
After lincoln is determined president South Carolina does not agree. They decide to leave the union along with some other states. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle happened in Sharpsberg, Maryland. It was against the Union and Confederates. Union leader was George B. McClellan and the Confederate leader was Robert E. Lee. -
Emancipation proclamation
This was spoken by Abraham lincoln. It bascially states that they will attack the suceeding states if they attack first and that all slaves in those southern states are now declared free! -
Draft laws
Since there were a shortage of men for the military, Congress passed a draft law. This made any man that was elegible to be forced into the army if there name was picked. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was during the span of 3 days, July 1-3. It was in Gettysburg, Pensilvania. The general of the Union army was George B. McClellan, and for the Confederate army was Robert E. Lee. The Gettysburg adress was also created during this battle. -
13th,14th, and 15th
13th amendment- end slavery
14th amendment- all people born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens (1868)
15th amendment- voting rights to all males (1870). -
Freedman Bureau
Freedman Bureau stated that the military will look out for all free slaves and educate them as well. -
Death to Lincoln
On April 14th Abraham lincoln was murdered. He was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a comedy performance. -
Confederates surrender
Robert E. lee finally surrenders. Thus causing the Unions to finally claim victory. -
Tenements
The creation of tenements were done in 1867. These were low-cost multifamily housing designed to squeeze in as many families as possible. -
Horatio Alger
Horatio Alger published his first novel, Ragged Dick, or Street Life in New York. This widly successful novel told the story of a poor boy who rose to wealth and fame by working hard. -
FIRE!
Chicago fire was activated on this day. It was said to be created by a cow, a lantern, and a cow. This increased the city service as a fire department. -
Education
In 1870's, the nation had only a few hundred high schools; in 1890's there were more than 5,000. Kindergartens also appeared as a way to help working-class mothers. As a result, the literacy rate climbed to nearly 90 percecnt. -
Election of 1876
Tildent (Democrat) vs. Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican)
Rutherford can win the election, but all troops must leave the south. -
Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer, a hungarian immigrant, started a morning paper called the world. It was so successful that pulitzer soon started publishing the Evening World. The papers were inexpensive because they were supported in part by businesses that placed advertisements in their pages. -
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison patents the electric light bulb. Within two years, he installs a stree-lighting system in New York City. -
Movies
Tony Pastor opened a theater in New Yoek, aiming to provide families with a "straight, clean variety show."
Nickel-odeans, movie theaters that coust a nickel for admission. Flims started to become widely popular. -
Immigrants
in 1881 alone, nearly three quarters of a million immigrants arrieved in America. That number continued to climb steadily throughout the years. -
Rollar coaster
Lamarcus Thompson opened the world's first rollar coaster. At 10 cents a ride. Thompson averaged more than $600 per day in income. The roller coaster was the first ride to open at Coney Island.It was a big hit! -
Haymarket square
This riot was created by workers wanting 8 hours of work a day. This led to more violence and a bomb was thrown. There were deaths in this riot from the bomb and gunshots from police men. -
Railroads
Workers of the railroad created the 1st strike. This led to violence and destruction. This strike aslo prompted other violent strikes -
ICC
Interstate Commerce Commission act (ICC) was established. This act was established to regulate U.S. busimesses and make sure there were no monopolies. -
Sherman Anti-Trust
The Sherman Anti-Trust act was established to regulate trusts and to make monopolies illegal. -
Immigrants moving
Beginning in 1892, most europeans immigrants arrived in New York harbor and then they were processed to Ellis Island. -
Homestead
This riot was created by workers wages getting cut and most of the workers wanted higher pay. The public opinion of the unions started to turn. -
Pullman
This riot also started with workers wages being cut, but the cost of living on the plantation was not cut. This led to the strike but thankfully there were no deaths. -
Small business
Store owners seek to expand their business by adverting their buisness and offering delivery. -
underground subway
In 1897 Boston opened a public underground subway to prevent traffic jams and streetcars and people from becoming off schedule. -
Angel Island
Angel Island opened in 1900 for immigrants arriving in San fransisico. -
"Melting pot"
The term "melting pot" came from this play that happened in 1903. This model excluded Asian immigrants. who became targets of social and legal discrimination.