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The Dead Rabbits Riot
This event was a two civil disturbance which evolved from a small street fight in New York City. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
On this day, the KKK, rather known as the Ku Klux Klan, is founded. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John Rockefeller established standard oil, which controlled 90% of pipelines at the time. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
On this day, Bell was granted his telephone patent. A couple days later he made the first ever call. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This was the first land rush into the unassigned lands. -
Ellis island opens to process immigrants
This act limited the number and nationality of immigrants allowed into the united states. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
On May 17, 1900 The Wizard of Oz is released to the public by Frank Baum. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Roosevelt becomes the youngest president in history and gets in office as replacement for president McKinely. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
On this date, seven other steel companies were brought together and controlled 65% of the industry. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
On this day, Ford the motor brand is published and established. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Her work ended up becoming a two volume book, which documents a lot about the oil company. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
On this date it is passed by congress, allowing a right to impose a federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This was built to process an anticipated flood of European immigrants entering the United States. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
This was passed by congress and allows voters to cast direct votes to the senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
President Hoover officially opens the empire state building for the first time.
