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The Gilded Age by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner
This book was written by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner to mimic greed and political corruption after the Civil War America era. The book also represents social snobbery of the newly rich and to express how money can change an individual's point of view of others. There was two parts of the book written by each author. One of the parts of the book was about a family named the Hawkins that was trying to sell some unimproved land they owned to the government. -
Telegraph Transmission
Alexander Graham Bell was a man dedicated to create the first harmonic telegraph and voice transmitting device. in his lifetime, he owns 18 different patents and 12 other patents with other collaborators. The way the transmitting device was created was the Bell spilled a container of transmitting fluid over the wire and his colleague Thomas Watson was able to hear Bell voice through the wire. He promoted his product through different public demonstrations causing excitement each time around. -
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago was originally called the Academy of Fine Arts but was changed in 1882 to The Art Institute of Chicago. The city of Chicago wanted the institute to be a huge attraction during the 1893 World's Colombian Exposition also known as the Chicago World's Fair. One of the first paintings at the institute was a collection of French paintings from Mrs. Henry Fields. The building was created after the Great Fire of 1871 to rebuild the metropolis by the civic energies. -
Rookwood Pottery
Rookwood Pottery was founded in 1880 by Marie Longworth Nichols. The initial work was a mixture of Asian and European influence with different styles such as Victorian and art deco. They introduced glazes such as Iris, Vellum, Sea Green, Ariel Blue that is fused through firing and created different colors and also strengthen or waterproof a pottery item. These items were created by artists like Laura Fry and Kataro Shirayamadani that created architectural tile, paperweights and figurines. -
Thomas Edison and the light bulb
Thomas Edison was known as a man with 1093 different patents over his lifespan. One of the well-known inventions was the light bulb he created in October of 1879. The bulb used a platinum filament to start but over time within a year carbonized bamboo was used as an alternative to make the bulbs long lasting and affordable. In 1881, he created the Edison Electric Light Company in Newark. His invention was used at acclaimed events such as the Crystal Palace in London in 1882. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was created on May 6, 1882 by the United States that was signed by President Chester A Arthur to restrict on free immigration prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers. Documentation was required in order to enter the United States but many failed to prove they were not laborers. The Exclusion Act would last for 10 years and when it expired it was extended for another 10 years thus creating more problems for Chinese workers to stay in the United States. -
World's Columbian Exposition
The Chicago World's Fair brought everyone across America to one location to express how each state celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus arrival to America. Over 24 million people gather across a 600 acre fairground surrounded by art, food, entertainment and technological gadgets. The fair was also created to showcase a city that was burned down by the Great Fire that took place over 20 years ago. A few commercial products were also introduced like Juicy Fruit gum & Cream of Wheat.
