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National Reclamation Act
Relaimed land for farmers. This sparked the dust bowl phenonmenon. Farmer Problems -
Elkins Act
This allowed for railroads to be fined for giving out rebates, as well as the shippers for accepting the rebate Monopolies and Big Business Excess -
National Wildlife Refuge System
Set up a system to protect the living things within our lands Conservation -
U.S. Forest Service
It was started so we can protect the forests Conservation -
Hepburn Act
Gave Interstate Commerce Commission the ability to set the maximum rates for railroads, and ended free passes to loyal shippers. Monopolies and Big Business Excess -
Meat Inspection Act
Passed to increase quality and safety of meat products. The Consumer -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Passed same day as Meat Inspection Act. It insured that no contaminents would be allowed in foods or drugs. The Consumer -
Muller Vs. Oregon
Upheld restrictions on working hours for women to protect their health Labor problems #Women's rights -
NAACP
"National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"
was formed to help further the civil rights of African Americans. Inequality in the distribution of wealth -
16th Amendment
Congress can now collect income taxes without need of confirmation from the states, or other groups. Inequality of wealth -
17th Amendment
Senate will now be comprised of two candidates from each state, each serves six years, and each gets one vote. Corruption in goverment -
Federal Reserve Act
Created the Federal Reserve System, and gave it the legal power to issue out money and bank notes as legal tender. Inequality in the distribution of wealth -
Federal Trade Commission Act
Created the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on trusts. Monopolies and Big Business Excess -
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
Strengthened the Anti-Trust law regime. Aimed to prevent anti-competetive practices in their youth. Monopolies and Big Business Excess -
National Park Service
Organization formed that protects national parks and monuments. Conservation -
Bunting Vs. Oregon
Supreme court upheld ten hour workday, but unfortunately did not change minimum wage. Labor Problems -
Keating-Owen Child Labor Act
Tried to out law the interstate sale of products produced by children under fourteen. Labor Problems -
Hammer Vs.Dagenhart
A case brought up about the national government's power to regulate child labor for products that were part of interstate commerce. Deemed that they did not. Keating-Owen Act deemed unconstitutional. Labor Problems (Labor Problems) -
18th Amendment
Prohibition is issued in. Consumption, sales, and production of alcohol is strictly forbidden. Repealed in 1933 The Consumer -
19th Amendment
Women gain the right to vote. Women's rights
