Progressive Era

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    Progressive Era

  • Coal Strike of 1992

    Workers fought for higher wages and shorter work hours. This falls under economic reform.

  • Newlands Reclamation Act

    This payed for irrigation projects in 20 of our western states. It falls under protecting social welfare.

  • Creation of Department of Commerce and Labor

    This was concerned about controlling the excesses of big business, and is part of creating economic reform

  • Meat Inspection Act

    This act made it illegal to mistreat meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensured meats were in good condition when being sold. This is part of protecting social welfare.

  • Bureau of Mines creations

    This was in charge of doing scientific research and spreading the newfound information. This falls under protecting social welfare.

  • 16th Amendment

    Congress can take taxes without regard to any census or enumeration. This falls under economic reform.

  • Revenue Act of 1913

    Reinforced federal income tax and lowered basic tariffs. This is also economic reform.

  • Federal Reserve Act

    This established the Federal Reserve System and falls under creating economic reform.

  • Federal Trade Commission

    This law established the Federal Trade Commission and outlawed unfair methods of competition or practices that affect commerce. This falls under promoting moral improvement.

  • Keating- Owens Child Labor Act

    Made selling goods created by kids under 14 illegal. This falls under promoting moral improvement.