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Chinese Exclusion Act
a law that was passed which limited Chinese immigration to the U.S. -
Interstate Commerce Act
established the right of the federal government to supervise and regulate railroad activities -
Jane Addams - Hull House
settlement house in the U.S. opened to recently arrived European immigrants -
Muckrackers
investigative reporters and writers who wrote about corruption and injustices in order to bring about changes in society -
Sherman Antitrust Act
federal statute that prohibits activities that restrict interstate commerce and competition in the marketplace -
Plessy V. Ferguson
U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine -
McKinley Assassinated
assassinated in Buffalo, NY -
Coal Miner Strike
Strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of Pennsylvania. Struck for higher wages, shorter workdays, and recognition of the Union. Lasted until October 23 1902. -
Teddy Roosevelt's - Square Deal
a domestic program that reflected conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection -
Ida Tarbell - "The History of Standard Oil"
Ida was one of the leading Muckrakers and wrote the book "The History of Standard Oil" which was an expose about the standard oil company run by John D. Rockefeller -
The Jungle Published
Written by Upton Sinclair to portray harsh conditions and the lives of immigrants in the U.S. -
Roosevelt - Antiquities Act
first law to establish that archaeological sites on public lands are important public resources and it obligated the federal agencies to preserve the values of the sites -
Food and Drug Act
banned manufacturers from selling mislabeled products, adulterating food with unacceptable ingredients, and from misleading consumers with false claims -
Federal Meat Inspection Act
made it a crime to adulterate or misbrand meat or meat products being sold as food, ensures that they are slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions -
Muller v. Oregon
upheld an Oregon law limiting the workday for female wage earners to ten hours, this case expanded the reach of state activity into the realm of protective labor legislation. -
Taft Wins
William Taft wins over three-time Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan after Roosevelt supported him. had 321 electoral votes over Bryan's 162. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city that killed 145 workers. Brought widespread attention to the dangerous workshop conditions of factories, and led to the development of a series of laws to protect the safety of workers. -
Federal Reserve Act
created the federal reserve system and was implemented to establish economic stability in the U.S. by introducing a Central Bank to oversee monetary policy -
Underwood - Simmons Tariff
re-established a federal income tax in the U.S. and lowered tariff rates -
Department of Labor Established
responsible for occupational safety, wage an hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics -
Federal Trade Commission
enabled the creation of the Federal Trade Commission as an independent agency. Also outlawed unfair methods of competition and unfair acts or practices that affected commerce. -
Wilson Elected
Democratic nominee Woodrow Wilson defeated Republican Charles Evan Hughes in the electoral college 277 - 254 -
16th Amendment
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. -
17th Amendment
The Senate of the U.S. shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
