... linked to harvesting. For example: tractors and combined harvesters were developed. A drought resistant plant called "durum" was also specifically developed to help farmers. Important reforms were established at the end of the civil war, but many more were established at the beginning of the 20th century. After the north won the secession war, disputed issues with the south were resolved. Slavery was completely abolished in the entire country despite the fact that Lincoln didn't live long enough to decide what was going to become of the slaves (he was murdered in 1865). After the war, it was also decided federal law prevailed over state law and that therefore, no state could secede. Many industries tried to gain total control over their branch by merging with other industries. In 1890, an act was made in response to that: "The Sherman act" or "anti-trust act". The period, which lasted between 1900 and 1914, was ...

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