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The First Lightbulb
The first lightbulb was presented. -
Pendleton Civil Service Act
After this act, people had to be hired into office based on qualification and not bribery. -
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
This act effectively stopped monopolies. -
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The Progressive Era
A time period full of reform in the USA. -
First Airplane Flight
The Wright brothers flew their airplane for 12 seconds. -
Theodore Roosevelt
After finishing of his predecessor’s term, he was elected to office as president and won. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
This act set ground rules for what could and could not be food and drugs meant for human consumption. -
Meat Inspection Act
This act made it mandatory for meat to be inspected and and meat tight guidelines before being sold or consumed. -
President Taft
William Taft was elected to become president. -
NAACP Was Founded
The NAACP was founded which focused on the advancement of African Americans. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory burned down killing 146 women. -
President Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was elected as President. -
16th Amendment
This amendment was issued to increase income tax which allowed the government to fund the country. -
17th Amendment
This amendment enforced the direct election of senators. -
First Silent Sentinel Protest
The Silent Sentinels silently held signs outside of the White House demanding voting rights for women. -
18th Amendment
This amendment banned the distribution and sale of liquor. -
19th Amendment
This amendment outlawed discrimination based on sex.