Events in American History

Progressive Legislation Timeline

Period: 1860 to 1920

Hepburn Act

Jun 29, 1906

Bill that strengthened federal regulation of railroads.

Pure Food & Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

The law requires a sanitary inspection of all food being sold.

Meat Inspection Act

Jun 30, 1906

Prevent adulterated or misbranded meat and meat products.

17th Amendment

May 13, 1912

Shall be composed of two senators from each state, elected by the people of each state.

16th Amendment

Feb 3, 1913

Congress should have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.

Federal Reserve Act

Dec 23, 1913

Legislation that created Federal Reserve System in the United States.

Federal Trade Commission Act

Sep 26, 1914

Empower the agency or investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce.

The Clayton Antitrust Act

Oct 8, 1914

This law promotes fair competition and prevents unsafe and unfair business practices that could harm people.

Clayton Antitrust Act

Oct 8, 1914

This law promoted fair competition and prevented unfair business that could harm individuals.

18th Amendment

Jan 16, 1919

Declared the production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal.

19th Amendment

Jun 4, 1919

Citizens should be allowed to vote regardless of their sex.