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Period: to
1900-1920
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National Reclamation Act
Large scale program of federal irrigation and hydroelectric development. (Conservation) -
The Elkins Act
Made restrictions on railroads from changing rates without informing the public. (Monopolies) -
Hepburn Act
Restricts free railroad passes. (Monopolies) -
The Meat Inspection Act
Strict cleanliness required for meatpackers, federal inspections started. (Consumer) -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Labeling of habit forming drugs on foods and drinks becomes a law. (Consumer) -
Muller V. Oregon
Regulated employment of women. (Womens Rights) -
16th Admendment
Allowed income tax. (Inequality) -
17th Admendment
Set the laws of the senate. (Corruption in Gov't) -
Clayton Anti-trust Act
Labor Unions and Farm Organizations are given the right to exsist without prosecution. (Monopolies) -
Federal Trade Commision Act
Set up a watchdog agency called the FTC (Federal Trade Commision) (Inequality) -
Hammer v. Dagenhart
Unallowed products made by child labor to cross state lines. (Later deemed unconstitutional.) (Child Labor) -
Bunting V. Oregon
Supreme court rules that work day must be at most 10 hours. (Labor Problems) -
18th Admendment
Prohibition (Made all alcoholic drinks illegal.) (Consumer) -
19th Admendment
Gave all citizens no matter race or gender the right to vote. (Women's Rights)
