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Pure Food and Drug Act
This act prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. This was to regulate the safety and quality of food and drugs for the public -
Antiquities Act
This act put a law in place to protect cultural, scientific, and historically relevant places under the federal government. The government could declare historical landmarks and provide protection. -
Hepburn Act
The Hepburn Act gave power to the interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads. This gave the federal government more power for regulations, specifically with railroads. -
Meat Inspection Act
The meat Inspection Act prohibited the sanitary process of meat. It also introduced stricter sanitary guidelines slaughter for meat. -
16th Amendment
This allowed the government to tax based on income. They didn't base the tax on the census, as they changed over to income. -
Mann-Elkins Act
This act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to set rates for freight. This gave the Interstate Commerce Commission more power over the railroad industry. -
Workers Compensation Act
Employers were required to provide insurance coverage for their employees for work related injuries. This also gave the employee compensation without having to prove negligence from their employer. -
17th Amendment
The 17th amendment changed the elections of the senators to direct elections from the people. This changed from an election for senators from state legislatures. -
Federal Reserve Act
The Federal Reserve Act created the Federal Reserve System. This gave the federal government more power to regulate and oversee the economy. -
Federal Trade Commission Act
The Federal Trade Commission Act prohibited and outlined unfair competition and practices. This promoted fair and free trade. -
Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914
The Clayton Antitrust Act prohibited and detailed unethical business practices, prohibited monopolies, price fixing, and showed labor rights. -
Keating-Owen Act
The Keating-Owen Act restricted child labor. It was the first law to have restrictions on child labor. -
Adamson Act
The Adamson Act established an 8 hour work day. It also established paying for overtime for interstate railroad workers. -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment prohibited the sale and manufacturing of alcohol. This took the US into the prohibition era. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. It stated that the US could not block a person from voting based on their sex. -
Volstead Act
The Volstead Act enforced and detailed the 18th amendment. The Volstead act enforced the illegal manufacturing and sale of alcohol.