The Gilded Age (1865-1900)

Andrew Johnson was the 17th President, he was very personal in office. Some of his achievements include starting reconstruction and purchasing Alaska from Russia.

James Garfield was the 20th President, his assassination leads to Civil Service Reform.

Grover Cleveland was the 22nd President, he was highly against High Protective Tariff and signed for the Interstate Commerce Act, in 1887.

Act that allowed US to suspend Chinese immigration into the US.

The Sherman Antitrust is a law that breaks up monopolies and encourages competition in business.

The Spanish American War was, as the name suggests, between Spain and America. It was the result of the American Intervention on the Cuban war of Independence.

Was sent to Havana Harbor to protect American sugar growers. Contrary to popular belief, The USS Maine sunk due to an accident in the boiler room, not a planned explosion from the enemy.

His goals included: to change the currency to gold and silver, to have the Government control big business, to have Government own Rail Roads, and he also wanted a Graduated Income Tax so the more money you make the greater percent you pay.