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Civil Rights Act
This act granted equal rights to all males regardless of their age, race or previous enslavement. This was one of the first steps into the equalization of African Americans and Whites. -
Memphis Riot
Tensions errupted between a white officer and African American ex-soldier. Other black soldiers tried stopping the arrest and it turned into a bigger ordeal when surrounding blacks got involved. 46 African Americans killed, 2 Whites killed, 5 people raped, and 285 injured in the riot. -
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
After a total of about 6 years, the Central Pacific crew and the Union Pacific crew connected the two railroads at Promontory, Utah. -
First Black Senator
Hiram Revels is elected the first black senator in the history of the United States. -
Ku Klux Klan Act
This act was passed to help rid of the party responsible for harming African Americans and supporters of the abolishment of slavery. The act allowed government to use military force and to pose heavy penalties upon the Klan. -
Great Chicago Fire
The fire burned for two days and caused over 200 million dollars in damage and burned a pathway of 4 miles wide and 1 mile wide. An estimated 300 people died in the fire. The fire gave Chicago a chance to start over and to rebuild. It caused a jump in economic development and population growth. -
Panic of 1873
Starting during the Civil War, the U.S. stopped backing up paper money with silver or gold. As money currencies through the world changed, the U.S. found itself having paper bills with little monetary value. With the crash of Jay Cooke & Company the first global depression started and built. -
Black Hills Gold Rush
George Custer confirmed the presence of gold in the Black Hills. The land was in possession of the Sioux tribe of the area and became just one more example of the mistreatment of the Native Tribes. -
Whiskey Ring Scandal
A group of whiskey distillers began to keep the taxes on alcohol for themselves. The government conducted a secret investigation and exposed 110 people. -
Invention of the Lightbulb
In 1879 Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb. The light bulb would change the working world as well as life in general. -
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President Garfield is Shot
James A. Garfield is shot by Charles J. Guiteau, and dies two months later on September 19, 1881. Chester Arthur becomes the 21st President. -
Surrender of Chief Sitting Bull
At Fort Buford, Montana the last group of fugitive Native Americans surrender to the U.S. troops with Sioux chief Sitting Bull as their leader. -
O.K. Corral Gunfight
In Tombstone, Arizona the famous gunfight with Wyatt Earp, Virgil and Doc Holiday fighting against Billy Claiborne, Frank, Tom McLaury, and Billy and Ike Clanton occurs. This gunfight lasted only thirty seconds yet is a famous one in American history. -
Brooklyn Bridge Opens
Designed by Johann A. Roebling and having taken fourteen years to build, the bridge is finally opened. Six days after it opens, a rumor saying the bridge is going to collapse surfaces causing twelve deaths because of a stampede. -
Standard Time Zones are Established
In Canada and America, 5 zones across the continent were created to synchronize the local time zones. -
Washington Memorial
After thirty seven years of work, the memorial was completed and dedicated by President Chester A. Arthur. -
Surrender of Geronimo and the Apaches
Geronimo with other Apaches surrender to General Nelson A. Miles at Fort Bowie. -
South Fork Dam Destructs
2,200 people die from the flooding in Johnstown, Pennsylvania caused by heavy rain that burst the South Fork Dam. This is the deadliest flood ever in American history. -
Massacre at Wounded Knee
The last major battle between Native Americans and American Military at Wounded Knee. Hundreds of Native American men, woman and children were slaughtered while only twenty nine soldiers were killed. -
Ellis Island Opens
Ellis Island was the biggest immigration point on the Eastern Coast of the United States. Although the port closed in 1954, more than 12 million immigrants entered the U.S. here. -
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Klondike Gold Rush
Around the area of Skagway, Alaska gold is discovered on 8/16/1896. This led to the increase of travelers to Alaska. This date marks the arrival of the first prospectors. Jack London arrives eight days later and begins his well known books. -
Spanish-American War
The war lasted until only December of the same year. The war was pretty much a one sided fight with America winning. The victory won America the lands of Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and gave Cuba its independence. -
The Open Door Policy Established
Secretary John Hay attempts to open the world markets and to give back to China their integrity. The plan was to give America power in the financial position of the world, but they only gained a little part of what they hoped for. The world wanted a way into China for their market and economy; this would also keep China from becoming too great of a world power. -
Galveston, Texas Hurricane
Still known as the most deadly natural disaster in American history, the hurricane killed around 8,000 people. Raging at winds of 135 miles an hour the Category 4 hurricane ripped into the coast of Texas. -
McKinley Shot and Theodore Roosevelt Inaugurated
At the Pan-American Exposition in New York, William H. McKinley is shot by Leon Czolgosz.On September 14, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the President of the U.S. -
Cuba's Independence
Cuba gains it's independence from the United States, after the Spanish-American War. -
Panama Canal Treaty
After America helped win the Spanish American war, Panama gained their independence from Cuba. Theodore Roosevelt recognized them as a government, and then three days later the treaty is signed. -
Wilbur and Orville Wright Fly
The first flight lasted 12 seconds and flew 120 feet. Later that day, it flew 852 feet in 59 seconds. The plane was mechanically propelled and was powered by petroleum. -
Theodore wins Presidency over Alton B. Parker
After the death of William McKinley, Theodore served three years. He then won the next Presidential election by over half of the electoral votes. -
San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
Around 7.8 on the Richter scale, this earthquake caused and estimate of 3,000 deaths and 350-400 million dollars in damage. 21 major refugee camps were set up to help with damage control. The quake caused a fire that also contributed to the destruction process. -
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Standard Oil Considered a Monopoly
The Standard Oil company is broken up because it is considered too great of a power. Considered under the Sherman Antitrust Act, the U.S. Supreme ordered it to be broken apart. -
First Transcontinental Flight
From New York to Pasadena, California, the first flight began from coast to coast. The flight took 82 hours and 4 minutes in the air. The flight was completed on November 5th. -
Mount Katmai Errupts
Located in Alaska, the volcano erupted and came to be one of the largest explosions in world history. In 1918, it became a national monument to protect the people from further eruptions. -
Woodrow Wilson becomes President
Majorly defeating Theodore Roosevelt and Howard Taft, Wilson won the election. Roosevelt and Taft were forced to split the Electoral College votes and came out with 96 votes combined; Wilson wins with a massive 435. -
Grand Central Terminal Opening
Becoming the world's largest rail terminal opens in New York City. -
Panama Canal Near Completion
Woodrow Wilson begins the explosion of the Gamboa Dike. This will mark the final steps of the completion until the opening of the huge project. -
Assembly Line Changes Industry
Henry Ford introduces the first moving assembly line to create mass production. This is a huge innovation in the industry world. The line allowed the Ford Motor Company to decrease their time spent on one car by 10 hours. -
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve System introduces a reformation of the financial and banking system in the United States. U.S. Congress authorized the establishment and it gave the United States a more stable and flexible monetary system. -
Wage Raise Debuted
Ford Motor Company introduces a wage increase by more than doubling the previous basic wage. Raising the wage from $2.40 to $5.00 for an hour less, it would be another step into changing the economy in the United States. -
Neutral in European Conflicts
America remains neutral in the European conflicts. These conflicts would eventually turn into WWI. Woodrow Wilson and the United States would stay mostly not involved until later years when U.S hears of the Zimmerman Telegram. -
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Telephone Conversation Conducted
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson hold the first telephone conversation from New York to San Francisco. -
Lusitania Sunk
A German U-boat submarine sunk the British ship Lusitania, killing 128 American passengers. Although Germany had warned of the possible deaths of passengers on ships traveling the Atlantic Ocean, they issued an apology to the U.S. and promised payments. It was one more final step to the U.S. joining WWW I. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower is 2nd Lieutenant
Future president, Eisenhower, is commissioned into the army as a 2nd Lieutenant when he graduates from the United States Military Academy. -
National Park Service is Established
President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation from Congress with the mission to protect and preserve the wildlife and natural lands in America. 2016 marked the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service -
Woodrow Wilson Elected for Second Term
Winning with an electoral College vote of 277 over 254 votes for Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes, Wilson is elected for another term as president. -
Zimmerman Telegram
A Telegram intended for Mexico from Germany was intercepted by Britain and was given to the United States. The telegram offered Mexico the southwest United States if Mexico would declare war on the United States. -
America Declares War
After intercepting the Zimmerman Telegram, America decides to forget their neutrality and to declare war on Germany. President Woodrow Wilson requested, and four days later Congress declared war. -
First Troops Arrive in Europe
Troops engaged in World War 1 begin to arrive in Europe to assist the European Allies. General John Pershing was placed in command of the American Expeditionary Forces. -
Hostilities begin to End
Austria-Hungary alliance for armistice signed on November 3rd leads the war to a closer end. This day becomes known as Armistice Day to mark the armistice signed between Allies of World War 1 and Germany. -
Treaty of Versailles
Marking the end of World War 1, the Treaty of Versailles is signed. One of the most important statements in the Treaty is that Germany was responsible for the war and they had to pay for the damages. This is one of the events that would later lead to WWII. -
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League of Nations Established
The ratification of the Treaty of Versailles ends the hostilities of WW1, but only 9 days later the U.S. Senate votes against joining the League. -
Women Vote
The 19th Amendment of the constitution gave women the right to vote. The Susan B. Anthony is another name due to her major campaign for their rights. -
American Professional Football League Formed
Later known as the National Football League, the league contained 11 teams and Jim Thorpe was the president. -
Warren G. Harding becomes President
Having over 16 million more popular votes and 227 electoral more votes than the other candidate, Harding wins by a landslide in the first election with women participation. -
First Miss America Pageant
Held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the pageant is won by Margaret Gorman. The trophy was named the Golden Mermaid but would later become known as Miss America. -
First Nonstop Transatlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh travels from Roosevelt Field, New York to Paris. It took him 33 and a half hours to get there. In New York City, he was commemorated by a ticker tape parade on June 13. -
Mount Rushmore Construction Begins
Gutzon Borglum beings the sculpture of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt near Rapid City, South Dakota. The busts of the four would be completed fourteen years later. -
First Woman to Fly Over Atlantic
Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. -
Herbert Hoover is President
Winning by a landslide in Electoral College voted, Herbert Hoover is elected as president. He won over Democratic candidate Alfred E. Smith. -
Construction of Hoover Dam approved
Originally called Boulder, the United States Congress approves the construction of the dam which will later be named Hoover Dam. -
Stock Market Crash of 1929
Beginning the worst American Depression, the country lost an approximate 50 billion dollars. The crash ends the post war prosperity. -
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Paris Falls and Auschwitz Begins
Paris falls to the German army on the same day of the first arrival of Auschwitz's prisoners to the concentration camp. These first prisoners were Polish. -
Pearl Harbor Attacked
At 7:55, Japanese fighter planes launched a surprise attack on the United States. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was the first of several islands to be attacked, and it destroyed many of the military based there. This marked America's entrance into World War II. -
Executive order 9066
Confining 110,000 Japanese Americans to relocation camps, the order was signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Japanese would be there for three years, and many of them were U.S. citizens. This was the reaction to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. -
Battle of the Midway
The Japanese suffered its first major defeat by America at the Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean. -
First Atomic Bomb
Signed into agreement between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt, the first atomic bomb was created. The signing occurred in Hyde Park, New York. -
Sicily and American Army
American Army division 45th Infantry lands on Sicily and begins the campaign of Allied invasion. This campaign would lead into Axis-controlled Europe. -
D-Day at Normandy
155,000 Allied troops invade Normandy, France. The battle would push through the Atlantic Wall and would lead to the liberation of Paris from the German military. More troops would arrive later and the total casualties would be about 425,000, Allied troops making up about 209,000 of them. -
Guam returns to America
The United States fights to gain possession of Guam from the Japanese. They would succeed with a loss of 7,000 casualties, and the Japanese casualties beingaround 18,000. -
Unconditional Surrender of Germany
General Dwight D. Eisenhower accepts the surrender of Germany. The surrender occurred at Reims, France. -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombed
After the success of the Trinity Test in New Mexico on July 16th, America decided to bomb Hiroshima. Under the hand of President Harry S. Truman, the first bomb landed on Hiroshima and three days later a second on Nagasaki. The Emperor, Hirohito, surrenders on August 15th. There were more than 180,000 deaths on the two islands.
