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Há 2 dias · Ragtime and the Blues. In the 1890s, a series of events would underscore the dramatic changes beginning to emerge in American society. 3 The first was the largest economic catastrophe to that date as the stock market crash of 1893 called into question the economic stability of the nation.
Há 4 dias · By 1890s, the number of Blacks lynched yearly grew to a number significantly more than that of Whites, and the vast majority of victims were Black from then on. White people were mostly lynched in the Western states and territories, although there were over 200 cases in the South.
Há 6 dias · In 1880, American high schools were primarily considered to be preparatory academies for students who were going to attend college. But by 1910 they had been transformed into core elements of the common school system and had broader goals of preparing many students for work after high school.
Há 4 dias · 1890s. 1890s: Frédéric Swarts invents the first chlorofluorocarbons to be applied as refrigerant. 1890: Robert Gair would invent the pre-cut cardboard box. 1891: Whitcomb Judson invents the zipper. 1892: Léon Bouly invents the cinematograph. 1892: Thomas Ahearn invents the electric oven.
Há 3 dias · Key events in the life of William McKinley. William McKinley (born January 29, 1843, Niles, Ohio, U.S.—died September 14, 1901, Buffalo, New York) was the 25th president of the United States (1897–1901).
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What was everyday life like for the average American in the 1890s? I'm interested in writing a book set in 1890s USA and wish to know (and be given sources to read) what everyday life was like for the average American (both men and women) in the 1890s. If sources can be provided on the slang common at the time, that too would be appreciated. 1.
Há 5 dias · [Quoted from: The History of the First Locomotives in America from Original Documents and the Testimony of Living Witnesses, by William H. Brown, 1871, pp. 190-191.] By 1834, mounted carriages were replaced by rectangular rail cars with simple wooden benches and a center aisle in a style recognizable today.
