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Great Sioux War of 1876-1877
The Great Sioux War, also commonly known as the Black Hills War, the reason of the war was because the U.S government wanted the land of the Black Hills.
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Battle of Little Big Horn, (June 1876, 25-26)
In a last attempt to defeat the Plain Indians, General Custer's army was destroyed. An incredible victory for the Indians.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
In 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes was sworn into the White House. He was the 19th President of the United States and served from 1887 to 1881.
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Naz Perce War
"The Nez Perce War begins when Nez Perce Indians rout two companies of United States Army cavalry in Idaho Territory near White Bird. This is the first battle of the war"
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Tinfoil Phonograph
Invented by Thomas Alva Edison, he and his team of scientists, engineers, draftsmen, and laborers developed or improved over 1,000 patents, from huge electric generators to this early phonograph.
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The First Telephone Exchange
In 1878, the first commercial telephone exchange was opened, located in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Edison Electric Company
Thomas Edison's official Electric company begins operation.
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Female Attorneys
Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill to allow female attorneys to argue in the Supreme Court.
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Panama Canal
The start of the Panama Canal began to be built by French auspices, however, it failed until the U.S. bought them out.
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James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield is elected as the 20th president of the United States. Garfield served only 200 days before he was assassinated.
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Edison and Bell
In January 1881, Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell created a magnificent achievement, the Oriental Telephone Company.
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"Angel of the Battlefield"
Clara Barton, or "Angel of the Battlefield" is named the President of the American Red Cross. She would go on to work till 1904 and complete 19 missions.
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Assignation of President Garfield
On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by a lawyer, Charles J. Guiteau. Although he did not die immediately, he came down with an infection and sadly died two months later.
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Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington opens a Tuskegee institute for black students in Tuskegee, Alabama.
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Sioux Chief Surrenders
After valiantly fighting against the U.S. troops, the Sioux Cheif called Sitting Bull was forced to surrender at Fort Buford, Montana.
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Chester A. Arthur
The Vice President to President Garfield, Arthur took office after the assassination of President Garfield. He became the 21st President of the United States.
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The Washington Monument
On 1881, one of America's most famous icon was opened to the public, The Washington Monument.
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The Standard Oil Company
The Standard Oil Company trust is started when John D. Rockefeller placed his oil deposits inside.
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Polygamy Outlawed
On March 22, 1882, the United States Congress banned the practice of polygamy.
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Jesse James
Jesse James, a Western Outlaw, was shot by his own band for a $5000 reward.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Built by a German-American, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City was built.
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Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act was an act that was trying to make everyone be treated equally and abolish discrimination. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court shot it down on the basis of it being "unconstitutional."
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Grover Cleveland
Grover Clevland was the first democratic President elected after the Civil War. He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897.
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"Symbol of Freedom"
The Statue of Liberty, America's symbol of Freedom, arrived in the New York Harbor.
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Marriage in the White House
In 1886, the first ever marriage happened in the White House. Grover Cleveland and Francis Folsom wed in the White House Blue room.
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Singer Sewing Machine
Singer Sewing Machine Patent Model was released in 1890. Specialized machines took the place of manual tasks—such as sewing buttonholes for ready-made clothing—speeding up the work to meet the growing demands of a nation of consumers. The advent of more simply constructed women’s apparel in the 1890s gave a further boost to the clothing industry.
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Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, known for conducting one of the first "Front Porch" campaigns. He served his term as President from March 4, 1889, to 1893
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Johnstown Flood of 1889
The South Fork Dam in Pennsylvania collapses on May 31, 1889, causing the Johnstown Flood, killing more than 2,200 people.
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The Battle of Wounded Knee
In one of the last crucial battles against the Indians, the U. S. troops killed hundreds of Indian men, women, and children in South Dakota.
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Incandescent Lamp
Edison General Electric Company created the incandescent lamp speeding urban growth, allowing for taller buildings, more efficient factories, and better transportation. Thomas Edison’s development of an electric lamp that did not rely on open flames made lighting more practical for factories, offices, and homes, and transformed city life.
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Ellis Island or "Heartbreak Island"
Ellis Island opened in New York Harbor as an immigration center. 12 million families waited for weeks in dormitories on the Island waiting to be cleared to enter, sadly hundreds were denied thus being called "Heartbreak Island."
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Stock Market Crash
In 1893 the New York Stock Exchange crashed, starting a financial panic that lead to a 4 year-long depression.
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Women Allowed to Vote in Colorado
Women are allowed to vote in Colorado.
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William McKinley
William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States. Sadly he was assassinated in 1901, after bringing the Nation to victory in the Spanish-American War. He served from 1897 to 1901.
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First Subway
The first underground train, the subway, opened in Boston, Massachusetts.
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"Remember the Maine"
In Havana Harbor, Cuba the U.S. battleship exploded and sank due to unknown causes, killing 216 seamen. This became a starting point for the Spanish-American War.
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United States Declares War on Spain
Cuba created a blockage for the United States when the U.S. aided independent forces inside of Cuba. Soon after, the United States declared war on Spain. The U.S. went on to destroy the Spanish fleet and seize Guam.
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Puerto Rico Bombed
The American Navy bombed San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico was then taken over by the U.S. for 19 days.
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The Paris Peace Treaty
The Peace Treaty to end the Spanish-American was signed in Paris, France. As a result of the War Spain agreed with the United States to grant freedom to Cuba and cede Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
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