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Hepburn Act
This act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to regulate the railroads. -
Meat Inspection Act
This act prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded livestock and derived products as food and ensured that all meat would be sanitarily slaughtered and processed livestock. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
This prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. -
16th Amendment
The 16th Amendment allowed Congress to issue an income tax without having to determine based on the population. -
17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment gave a direct election for U.S. senators by the voters of each state. -
Federal Reserve Act
This Act allowed the legislation that created the Federal Reserve System in the United States. -
Federal Trade Commission Act
This act allowed the FTC agency to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
This act aimed to promote fair competition and prevent unfair business practices that could harm consumers when they buy the product. -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment made all alcoholic beverages illegal to sell, transport, and make. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment granted the right for women to vote.