economic reforms progressive era

sherman antitrust act

1890

The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was a United States antitrust law that was passed by Congress under the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, which regulates competition among enterprises

Progressivism

1890

it is based on the idea of progress, which asserts that advancements in science, technology, economic development and social organization are vital to the improvement of the human condition.

federal reserve act

1913

established the Federal Reserve System as the central bank of the United States to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.

consumerism

1960

Consumerism is a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.