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Mckinley is President
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Gold Standard Act Passed
Established gold as the only standard for paper money redemption -
Assassination of McKinley
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidency
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Hepburn Act / Pure Food and Pure Drug Act is Passed
First law/act in a series to regulate quality of food and drugs -
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William Taft Presidency
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16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th Amendment allows congress to levy an income tax -
17th Amendment is Passed
Allowed voters to cast votes directly for Senators -
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Woodrow Wilson Presidency
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The Federal Reserve is Created
Stabilized monetary and financial systems of the US created by congress -
Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
German U-boat sunk cruise liner that is loaded with American Weapons and passengers. America is aggravated and war efforts start -
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The Russian Revolution Happens
A violent social and political change across the Empire of Russia getting rid of the monarchy -
USA Enters WWI
US joins forces with Britain, France, and Russia in WWI -
The End of WWI (Armistice Day)
German surrender to Allies and sign The Treaty of Versailles -
19th Amendment is Passed
Women's Right to vote is established