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Progressive Era
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Coal Strike of 1902
Workers fought for higher wages and shorter hours of work. I think that this falls under Creating Economic Reform because it involved mine owners and members of the United Mine Workers fighting against big business for the opportunity to have shorter work hours and be paid higher wages. -
Created Department of Commerce and Labor
Trading things such as money or objects in exchange for work or a job. I think that this falls under Creating Economic Reform. -
Food and Drug Administration
Enforced laws to help protect the well being of Americans. I think that this falls under Protecting Social Welfare.