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Booker T. Washington Becomes Head of Tuskegee Institute (1881)

• Washington advocated for the education of African Americans, emphasizing vocational training and self-help as means to improve their social and economic status.

Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)

• This was the first significant law restricting immigration to the United States. It reflected growing racial tensions and labor competition on the West Coast.

American Federation of Labor Founded (1886)

• The AFL sought to organize skilled workers and improve labor conditions, which connected to the economic reform movements of the time, addressing issues like worker exploitation faced by various immigrant groups.

Dawes Severalty Act (1887)

• This act aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land, which disrupted traditional tribal economies and social structures.

Hull House Established in Chicago (1889)

• Founded by Jane Addams, this settlement house provided social services to immigrants and the poor, reflecting the growing social reform movement that sought to address urban poverty and integrate newcomers.

Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth” (1889)

• Andrew Carnegie proposed that the wealthy have a moral obligation to distribute their wealth for the benefit of society, which influenced philanthropic efforts and reinforced social stratification views based on meritocracy.

National American Woman Suffrage Association Founded (1890)

• This organization aimed for women's right to vote and was part of the broader progressive movement, advocating for equal rights and reflecting increasing public awareness of gender issues.

New Immigrants (1890s)

• A wave of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe arrived, contributing to America’s cultural diversity and labor force but also sparking xenophobia and movement for immigration restrictions, like the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)

• This act aimed to combat monopolies and promote competition, reflecting growing concerns about economic concentration and the influence of big business on politics and society.

Homestead Steel Strike (1892)

• A major labor conflict that highlighted the struggle between labor and capital, involving the AFL and underscoring the tensions surrounding labor rights and corporate power.

Populist Party Formed (1892)

• The party represented the interests of farmers and laborers, advocating for political reforms that included the regulation of railroads and the abolition of national banks, connecting to the labor movements and discontent prevalent across America.

Pullman Strike (1894)

• This nationwide railroad strike represented broader labor discontent, mobilizing support for labor rights, and resulting in federal intervention, which highlighted tensions between the government, big business, and workers.

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

• This landmark Supreme Court case upheld racial segregation laws for public facilities under the doctrine of "separate but equal," reinforcing systemic racism and influencing the civil rights movement for decades.

Yellow Journalism (1890s)

• Sensationalist news reported during this period influenced public opinion on issues like the Spanish-American War, highlighting the emergence of media's role in shaping political narratives.

Teller Amendment (1898)

• This amendment promised that the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War, reflecting American imperialistic motives intertwined with a façade of anti-imperialism.

Spanish-American War (1898)

• A conflict driven by yellow journalism and the desire to liberate Cuba, this war marked the U.S. emergence as a world power and set the stage for future foreign interventions.