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Traffic Lights
On April 10, 1868, Traffic Lights were invented. J.P. Knight invented the Traffic Light. -
18th President
Ulysses S. Grant is elected president. He served in office from 1868-1876. He was the 18th president of the United States of America. -
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was when America looked like a better place than Europe but it wasn’t. America was luring immigrants from Europe to America and increasing their population. When immigrants got here, they realized that the employment rate in America was lower than back in Europe. -
15th Amendment
15th Amendment was passed. It was ratified on February 3, 1870. It basically allowed all citizens to vote no matter their race. -
African American Senator
First African American Senator. Hiram R. Revels became the first African American Senator in United States history. He served in office from February 23, 1870 – March 3, 1871. -
Yellowstone National Park
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established and signed into law. Yellowstone is the first national park in the world. -
Colfax Massacre
The Colfax Massacre happened on April 13, 1873. The Klu Klux Klan group attacked a predominantly black militia in Colfax, Louisiana. Over 100 black men died with only 3 KKK casualties. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1875. It was passed by the 43rd Congress of the United States of America. -
Colorado
On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Proclamation allowing Colorado into the Union. Colorado was the 38th state. -
Boss Tweed
William Magear Tweed, more commonly known as Boss Tweed is a democratic politician. He is known for running Tammany Hall, a political machine. -
New Millionaires
In the 1880s, lots of people became millionaires while others struggled in the crisis. The Vanderbilts along with John Pemberton and Thomas Edison became millionaires. -
University of South California
On October 6, 1880, in Los Angeles, California, University of South California was founded. Robert M. Widney was the founder of this private school. -
Red Cross
American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881. American Red Cross gives emergency care and specializes in donating and giving blood. -
Charles Guiteau
On September 19, 1881, Charles Guiteau assassinated President James Garfield. Guiteau kill Garfield because of unsettled personal “beef” prior to Garfield’s presidency. -
The Pendleton Act
In 1883, President Chester Arthur signed into law the Pendleton Act. The Pendleton Act states that in order to be hired for a job, you need to take an exam. -
Fogettable Presidents
The Forgettable Presidents include the 19th-23rd presidents and the 25th president. Coincidentally, they are served their terms during the Gilded Age. These presidents did not have a great impact on our country’s future and some didn’t even complete a full term. -
Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens, widely known as Mark Twain became a famous person during the 1880s. He became famous for his bestselling books like Tom Sawyer. -
Dishwasher
Although there was no official date to the creation of the dishwasher, Josephine Cochrane invented the dishwasher in 1886. She invented this to make a women’s everyday work easier. -
Coca Cola
Coca Cola was founded in 1886 by John Pemberton. This small soft-drink company from the late 19th century became a multi-million dollar company by the 21st century. -
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and built by Gustave Eiffel. It was a gift to the United States from the French. -
New States
In 1889, Washington and North Dakota became states of the United States of America. North Dakota and Washington became the 39th and 42nd to be allowed into the Union. -
Idaho
On July 3, 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state. Idaho is the 14th largest state in to country but also the 7th least populous state in the country. -
Wyoming
As the 44th state, Wyoming has the 10th largest area. Wyoming was admitted to the Union on July 10, 1890. Much like Idaho, Wyoming is very big but is the 2nd least populous state in the U.S.A. -
Yosemite Park
On October 1, 1890, Yosemite Park was established. Yosemite is known for its astonishing views. Also, the park has an average of 3.9 visitors a year. -
Basketball
James Naismith, physical educator, invented the game we know as basketball. He invented the game on November 6, 1891 and played college basketball. After inventing the game, he was entered into the Hall of Fame without ever actually playing professional basketball. -
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman, a poetic legend, died in 1892. Born on May 31, 1819, Walt Whitman wrote meaningful poems about the Civil like “O Captain! My Captain!”. -
G.E.
General Electric was founded on April 15, 1892. There were four co-founders, one of them including Thomas Edison. As of 2011, General Electric was labeled the 14th most valuable company in the entire world. -
Pullman Strike
The Pullman Strike was casualty free attack on May 11, 1894. The strike was attacking the Pullman Palace Car Company because they were treating their workers poorly. -
Hearst and Pulitzer
Hearst and Pulitzer were two journalists fighting for the top. Two New York writers were trying to outsell, outsmart, and outwrite the other to come out victorious in their fight for the better newspaper. -
Yellow Journalism
The type of style in which Hearst and Pulitzer wrote in used elegance, drama, romance, and so much more. The critics and citizens loved it, it became known as Yellow Journalism. They started to write more off of opinion, exaggeration, and imagination rather than facts and current events. -
Theodore Roosevelt
In 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president. He was elected after the assassination of President William McKinley. -
The Anthracite Coal Strike
The Anthracite Coal Strike took place in Pennsylvania in 1902. The coal workers went on strike because of their wages. -
Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin, born on February 8, 1850, became a writing star known for her short stories and novels. By time her death in 1904, she was very famous with her book, The Awakening. -
Industrial Workers of the World group
Industrial Workers of the World group is formed. The group meets to promote the overthrow of the wage systems -
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