1900-1920 United States History

By hayden.faulkner

  • Lacey Act of 100

    Law for conservation of wildlife that prohibited the trade of wildlife that had been obtained illegally.

  • Monopolies Takeover

    By 1902 4,000 companies had become just 257 companies.

  • Hepburn Act, Pure Food and Drug Act

    The government sets regulations on food and medicine.The FDA was created.

  • Davis Act of 1908

    Helped build up the American Army and Reserves

  • World War I Begins

    World War I also known as the Great War begins in europe.

  • Germans Sink Lusitania

    The German Navy takes 100+ American lives with the sinking of the Lusitania

  • Naval Act of 1916

    Built up the United States navy into one of the strongest in the entire world.

  • the National Defense Act of 1916

    Built up the MIlitary reserves

  • United States Enters World War I

    The United States joins the Allies in World War I

  • End of World War I

    With the help of the United States the Allies win World War I.