The period between 1870 and 1920 was one of the most dynamic in American history. This era witnessed the invention of the automobile, the establishment of women

Spanning the era from the end of Reconstruction (1877) to 1920, the entries of this reference were chosen with attention to the people, events, inventions, poli

A collection of biographical sketches that profile the lives of ordinary Americans from colonial times through the Reconstruction.

Learn about significant social and culture changes that occured in the years 1878 - 1913 including details and vital connections.