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Pendleton Civil Service Act
An act that changed the way hiring for jobs worked. -
Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890-1895)
The act that eliminated monopolies. -
Pullman Strike
A strike where the workers physically fought back due to unfair working conditions. -
Booker T. Washington Compromise Speech
The first speech given from an African American to a racially mixed crowd. -
First Airplane Flight
The first airplane rode by Wilbur Right. -
Pure Food and Drug Act, Meat Inspection Act
An act that forced all foods and drugs in the U.S. to be tested for safety. -
President Taft Vote
The only president to serve in the Supreme Court and The Office, he was chosen after Roosevelt. -
First Model T Automobile
The first Model T Automobile that kicked off the vehicle industry. -
Founding of the NAACP
Founded by Ida B. Wells it was to help African Americans all over the U.S. -
President Wilson Vote
President during the Spanish American War. -
17th Amendment
It gave each state a senator which was elected by state legislators. -
Washington Suffrage Parade
A parade led by women for women's suffrage. -
16th Amendment
Allows congress to levy tax. -
Ludlow Massacre
Where a few workers who slept in tents were fired at from soldiers and many were killed. -
Night of Terror Suffrage Parade Arrests
Suffragists were captured and tortured during the peaceful protest. -
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote. -
18th Amendment 1919-1920
A temporary amendment that restricted intoxicating beverages. -
President Roosevelt Vote
President Roosevelt was elected and solved the Great Depression and many other issues.