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Progressive Era

By Dr Pibb

  • Sherman Antitrust Act

    Sherman Antitrust Act
    The Sherman Antitrust Act happens in order to stop monopolistic practices. It was trying to promote fair competition in the marketplace by prohibiting certain business activities that restrain trade or commerce.

  • Plessy v. Ferguson

    Plessy v. Ferguson
    In Plessy v. Ferguson The Supreme Court's decision creates the "separate but equal" doctrine, allowing racial segregation in public facilities. This significantly impacts civil rights movements and creates many other problems.

  • Formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

    Formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
    The NAACP is created to fight for civil rights and combat racial discrimination through legal means. This becomes a very significant force in advocating for equality and justice for African Americans.

  • Coal Strike of 1902

    Coal Strike of 1902
    Led by United Mine Workers,the coal strike causes President Theodore Roosevelt to intervene. This marks one of the first times the federal government intervenes in a labor dispute on behalf of workers, showing the growing concerns about workers' rights and labor conditions.

  • Pure Food and Drug Act

    Pure Food and Drug Act
    The Pure Food and Drug Act is passed and is created to protect consumers from unsafe food and drugs. This led to the establishment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the regulation of food and pharmaceuticals.

  • 16th Amendment Ratified

    16th Amendment Ratified
    The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified. This gives Congress the power to impose income taxes and leads to the establishment of a more progressive tax system to address wealth inequality.

  • Passage of the 19th Amendment

    Passage of the 19th Amendment
    The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified. This grants women the right to vote, gining a significant win to the women's suffrage movement and a great step in advancing gender equality.

  • Prohibition Era Begins

    Prohibition Era Begins
    The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution goes into effect. This prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. This leads to a period of social and political problems known as the Prohibition Era, which would later be canceled with the 21st Amendment in 1933.