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Pendleton Civil Service Act
It required a set of testing, interviews, and qualifications in order to attain certain jobs -
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
The act made monopolies not allowed to create a fair market place. -
Publication of “Lynch Law in all its Phases” by Ida B. Wells
As a result of her successful book, a law was introduced in Congress to end lynching -
Homestead Strike
The steelworkers wanted to keep their good contract, but Carnegie wanted to increase production and lower wages. The workers went on strike to protest, but the Union was destroyed and Carnegie imposed longer hours and lower pay -
Kinetoscope
It is an individual box where people can watch a short film through a peephole. -
First airplane flight
It was created and flown by the Wright brothers and is known as the first self propelled, heavier than air aircraft that could fly successfully. -
Pure Food and Drug Act, Meat Inspection Act
Serval laws were passed to add inspections, labels, and tests to food. -
16th Amendment
This amendment was created to tax the US citizens. It helped the government have enough money to pay for necessities -
President Taft
He was known to continue fighting monopolies in the country. -
17th Amendment
The 17th amendment allowed the direct election of senators. it helped get rid of bribery and made democracy more democratic. -
President Wilson
He approved the 16th- 19th amendments but did not support the right for women or African Americans to vote. -
Washington, D.C. Suffrage parade
Five thousand women marched up Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC and they were demanding the right to vote. -
Ludlow Massacre
Colorado coal miners wanted to go on strike to enforce the Colorado Mine safety laws and for better pay. The National guard soldiers were infuriated and killed the main camp leaders -
18th Amendment
The 18th amendment did banned the purchase and manufacturion of alcohol for citizens. However it was not successful because there was more crime and people drank toxic alcohol. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. -
President Roosevelt
He was known for passing many laws such as the food and drug safety act. He reformed businesses and helped the country overcome the Great Depression.