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Early Progressive 1890-1899. 1890 — End of the American Frontier — Superintendent of the Census reports: “Up to and including 1880 the country had a frontier of settlement but at present the unsettled area has been so broken into isolated bodies of settlement that there can hardly be said to be a frontier line.”.
Economically, the 1890s brought remarkable prosperity for Germany. With industrialization hitting its stride, cities were burgeoning, and factories buzzed with ceaseless activity. The rapid growth of industries such as coal, iron, and steel led to significant urbanization. Cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg swelled as they turned into ...
newspaper cartoon illustrating the “backward peoples” that the United States would civilize. Another factor that contributed to American expansion was idealism. An idealism emerged in the 1890s rooted in the belief that American civilization and Protestant “Christianity” possessed great potential to uplift so-called “backward peoples.”.
FROM FARMERS’ HARDSHIPS TO A NATIONAL DEPRESSION. The late 1880s and early 1890s saw the American economy slide precipitously. As mentioned above, farmers were already struggling with economic woes, and the rest of the country followed quickly. Following a brief rebound from the speculation-induced Panic of 1873, in which bank investments in ...
One of the most significant events to take place in the city during this time was the World’s Fair, which was held in 1904. This international exposition attracted millions of visitors from around the world and showcased the latest technological and cultural achievements of the time. The 1890s were a time of great change and growth for St. Louis.
The Panic of 1893. The late 1880s and early 1890s saw the American economy slide precipitously. F armers were already struggling with economic woes, and the rest of the country followed quickly. The causes of the Depression of 1893 were manifold, but one major element was the speculation in railroads over the previous decades.
The fire destroyed the entire building. May 1, 1898. Admiral George Dewey, native of Montpelier, Vermont, won the Battle of Manila Bay by destroying the Spanish fleet. When Dewey returned to America, he was greeted by the nation as the greatest living naval hero. Vermont Welcomes Her Hero Home (PDF) June 28, 1899.
