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1900. Hawaii becomes an official U.S. territory. Galveston Hurricane in Texas kills 8000 people. L. Frank Baum publishes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated. Exposition Universelle held in Paris, prominently featuring the growing art trend Art Nouveau.
- 18th Century
Political boundaries at the beginning of year 1700 Storming...
- 19th century
Mexico and the majority of the countries in Central America...
- 19th-Century United States
The 19th century in the United States refers to the period...
- 18th Century
Over 400,000 people travel West to start a new life and claim new land along the Oregon Trail, including Lucinda Brown. One-hundred seventy years later, one of her descendants sees a kettle from ...
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Subcategories. This category has the following 45 subcategories, out of 45 total. 19th century in the United States by city (30 C) 19th century in the United States by state or territory (54 C)
3. Industrial Revolution: The 19th century saw significant advancements in industry and technology, leading to rapid economic growth. The rise of factories, railroad networks, and the telegraph transformed America into an industrial powerhouse. 4. Civil War: Lasting from 1861 to 1865, the Civil War was a pivotal event that determined the fate ...
1. Declaration of Independence (1776): This monumental event, though occurring in the late 18th century, set the stage for the political developments and conflicts that shaped America throughout the 19th century. It declared the thirteen American colonies as independent states, free from British rule.
