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Pendleton Civil Service Act
The Pendleton Civil Service Act gave a selection of government employees by competitive exams rather than relations to politicians, and made it illegal to fire or demote some government officials for political reasons too. -
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
It stops or outlaws "every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade," and any "monopolization, attempted monopolization, or conspiracy or combination to monopolize." -
President Roosevelt Election
Teddy Roosevelt helped to expand the Navy. -
Pure Food and Drug Act; Meat Inspection Act
This prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce. It also laid out the foundations for the FDA. -
President Taft Election
He passed the 16th and 17th amendments. Something interesting is he died in a bathtub. -
Founding of the NAACP
The NAACP was formed to advance the justice of colored people -
President Wilson Election
Woodrow Wilson created the League of Nations after World War I. He was also president when the 19th amendment was passed -
Ratification of the 16th Amendment
The 16th amendment gave congress the power to lay and collect taxes. -
Ratification of the 17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment provided the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of the states. -
First Silent Sentinel
Women showed up to the White House in silence with banners demanding the right to vote. -
Ratification of the 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors. -
Ratification of the 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.