1900 The twelfth U.S. census reveals that on June 1 the nation's population is 76,212,168.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: populationEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1900
1899 On January 17, Wake Island is annexed to the United States.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: territorial expansionEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1899
1898 The Spanish American War begins on April 25 and ends on August 12. The war is fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. Puerto Rico and the Philippines become possessions of the United States as a consequence of the War.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1898
1896 On November 3, Idaho adopts a constitutional amendment extending suffrage to women and making it the fourth state to allow women to vote.Timeline State: IdahoTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: women's rightsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1896
1895 Investment Bankers J.P. Morgan and August Belmont lend $65 million to the U.S. Government.Timeline State: New YorkTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1895
1893 On November 7, Colorado male voters approve woman suffrage by referendum.Timeline State: ColoradoTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: women's rightsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1893
1901 The American Socialist Party is formed in New York City on August 1.Timeline State: New YorkTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1901
1901 On March 2, U.S. Steel Corporation is formed. Capitalized at $1.4 billion, it is first billion dollar corporation in U.S. history.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: the economyEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1901
1900 Theodore Dreiser (Indiana) publishes Sister Carrie. Timeline State: IndianaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: literatureEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1900
1898 On July 7, President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution which annexes the Republic of Hawaii to the United States.Timeline State: HawaiiTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: territorial expansionEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1898
