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Progressive Era Begins
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Sherman Antitrust Act is passed.
Was the first measure passed by the U.S. Congress to prohibit trusts. -
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt becomes the 26th president at age 42. -
Federal meat Inspection Act is passed
A United States Congress Act that works to prevent adulterated or misbranded meat. Also to make sure that meat products are slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions -
Clayton Antitrust is passed
Passed by the U.S. Congress as an amendment to clarify and supplement the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 -
18th Amendment
U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was passed ro allow woman to vote.