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Charles Darwin Publishes "On the Origin of Species"
Darwin publishes his book on the theory of evolution taking place through natural selection. This theory is the foundation of modern evolutionary biology. -
Bell Invents the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell an Scottish-American inventor, invented the telephone. This invention would drastically affect the form of far communication with rapid speed and effectiveness. Without him modern technology such as the phone would not be possible. -
Edison Invents Electric light
Thomas Alva Edison, an American inventor, invents electric based lighting which would compete with gas and oil based lighting. Because of him we now have the modern day electric light bulb so many modern structures are illuminated by. -
National American Women's Suffrage Association (NAWSA) formed
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US Steel is Founded
The US Steel corporation is a big leader in the global steel industry. This corporation contributed to the wealth and improvement in the social and economic fields of America. Without their steel, modern day cities would not have existed. -
Natives granted US citizenship
In 1924 All Native Americans were granted citizenship to the US, however some states stopped their right to vote until 1957.