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Temperance Movement Founded
A movement that advocated for temperance and the complete abstinence from the consumption of alcohol. -
The Populist Party Formed
A political party that advocated for graduate income tax, direct election of senators, and public ownership in railroads and communication lines. -
William McKinley is Assassinated
President William McKinley was assassinated Leon Czolgosz. -
Teddy Roosevelt Takes Office
Theodore Roosevelt served as president from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909. -
Teddy Roosevelt Leaves Office
Theodore Roosevelt served as president from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909.
PS. Teddy Roosevelt actually rode a moose, it's an early example of photo manipulation. -
16th Amendment Ratified
Gave Congress the power to issue income taxes not based on population. -
17th Amendment Ratified
Made senators directly elected by the people an amendment that overrode Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2. -
National Park Service Founded
The National Park Service was created in order to protect the National Parks and wildlife. -
18th Amendment Ratified
Also known as the prohibition, this amendment banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. -
19th Amendment Ratified
This amendment gave women the right to vote. It stated that the right to vote cannot be denied by the government based on sex.