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The secret ballot act of 1872 is first used.
The secret ballot act was a much needed reform in social justice. It allowed for people to keep their votes secret to avoid being judged for their decisions, a reform that should've happenned long before it did.
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The Farmers' Alliance is formed
The Farmers' Alliance is formed. It fought for economic reform, since all the farmers were being overwhelmed by debt. It eventually led to the forming of the Populist Party.
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Bland-Allison Act passed
The Bland-Allison Act is passed, which called for the government to buy silver each month to increase the monet supply and cause inflation for the farmers. This is an example of economic reform.
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The American Federation of Labor
The American Federation on Labor is founded by Samuel Gomper. The group fought for labor reform for independent skilled craft unions commited to working together to advance the interests of skilled workers.
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Interstate Commerce Act passed
The Interstate Commerce Act was passed. It called for business reform and prohibited railroads from giving secret rebates, or refunds, to large shippers and from charging more for short hauls that long hauls over the same line.
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Sherman Antitrust Act passed
The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed in 1890. it declared all monopolies and trusts to be outlawed and helped advance business reform.
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Sherman Silver Purchase Act passed
The Sherman Silver Purchase Act is passed, which, similar to the Bland-Allison Act, called for the government to buy silver each month to increase the monet supply and cause inflation for the farmers. This is an example of economic reform.
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Pullman Strike begins
May 11, 1894, the workers at the Pullman sleeping-car factory go on stike. The strike is supported by Eugene Debs, the head of the American Railway Union, and he encouraged all other union members to fight for reform in business.
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William Jennings Bryan runs for President
William Jennings Bryan was nominated by the Democrates to run for president. He ran supporting reform for Farmers and laborers who were facing unfair circumstances, and the free silver movement to help create inflation for farmers.
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Robert La Follette elected governor of Wisconsin
In 1900, Robert La Follette is elected the governor of Wisconsin. His reforms that he pushed in Wisconsin became the model for reform in all other states. He fought for increased taxes on the railroads and public utilities, passed laws to curb excessive lobbying, and backed labor and social legislation.
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Muckraker Ida Tarbell points out the corruption of Standard Oil
Despite warnings, Ira Tarbell published 18 articles about the corruption of Standard Oil. She revealed truths to the public that led to reform in the business.
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New York State Tenement House bill is passed
The New york State Tenement House bill is passed. Fought for by Lawrence Veiller, it called for social reform in the form of better living conditions for the lower class living in apartment buildings.
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The Newlands Reclamation Act passed
The Newlands Reclamation Act is passed. it allowed for money from sales of public land to be used for irrigation and reclamation. This was an important part of public service reform.
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Roosevelt runs for President with the slogan of the "Square Deal"
Roosevelt pushed his compromise, known as the "Square Deal". The Square Deal limited the power of trusts, and improved health and working conditions. This was an important form of Business Reform.
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Upton Sinclair publishes "The Jungle"
IN 1906, Upton Sinclair published a book called "The Jungle". It contained all of the dark secrets and horrors of the Chicago stockyards. The shock that the novel created led to business reform when the Meat Inspection Act was later passed.
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Pure Food and Drug Act enacted
The Pure Food and Drug Act was a form of public service reform. It forbid the sale or transportation of food and patent medicine containing harmful ingredients.
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Seventeenth Amendment passed
An amendment passed by the push from the progressive tide. This allowed for voters to directly elect their senators, creating social justive reform.
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Theodore Roosevelt formed the Progressive party and ran for president.
Teddy Roosevelt was kept from running for president as a Republican and decided to run representing the new group of progressive republicans. This new group was called the "Progressive Party" or the "Bull Moose Party."
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Underwood Tariff Act passed
The underwood tariff act was a form of economic reform that reduced tarrifs and created a graduated income tax. This helped the poor who before could not deal with the high taxes.
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Hiram Johnson becomes Governor of California
Hiram Johnson gives his inaugural address after being elected as Governor of California. As governor, Hiram fought for reforms such as Women's suffrage and the ability of candidates to register in more than one political party.
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Sixteenth Amendment Passed
The Sixteenth Amendment was passed which was a major social reform. Before it, all people were taxed the same, making life for the poor farmers terrible and filled with debt. However, the Sixteenth Amendment changed this and made taxes based on income instead.
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Woodrow Wilson's inaugural address
Woodrow Wilson gives his inaugural address after being elected for president. As president he created a graduated income tax, which was a very important reform since it kept the poor from becoming poorer and made sure everyone was taxed based on income.
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Federal Reserve Act of 1913 passed
The federal Reserve Act is passed which is a much needed answer to the call for corrupt practices reform. It reformed the bank system to prevent financial collapse.
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Clayton Antitrust Act passed
The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act by stating what corporations could not do. This was a nessasary example of business reform.
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Keating-Owen Child Labor Act Passed
The Keating-Owen Child Labor Act was an attempt at Labor Reform. It outlawed the sale of products produced by child labor. Though it was declared unconstitutional, it was still a form of labor reform with child labor.
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Eighteenth Amendment Passed
The Eighteenth Amendment created social reform by banning alcoholic beverages in America. There was a need for reform in society thanks to the abuse of alcohol. The Women's Chtistian Temperance Union and even Roosevelt got behind this reform and got is passed December 18th, 1917.
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Jane Addams becomes president of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Jane Addams becomes president for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. As president, she fought for social reforms by giving a voice to women and fighting for a more peaceful world. Her work as president contributted to her winning of a Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
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Nineteenth Amendment
The Nineteenth Amendment allowed all citizens to vote regardless of sex. This was a very important social reform, because for the first time, women had equal rights in deciding how they were governed.
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H.G. Wells publishes "The Open Conspiracy"
H.G. Wells publishes "The Open Conspiracy". In it, it calls for reforms that could result in a perfect society. It encourages political, social, and religious reform.
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The Social Security Act and the National Labour Relations Act are declared unconstitutional
Thanks to behind the scenes dealings by Charles Evans Hughes, the Social Security Act and the National Labour Relations Act are declared unconstitutional leading to reform.
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