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Pendleton civil service act
People could not hire just anyone into the government now, they had to be qualified. -
Sherman anti trust act
Got rid of trade restrictions. -
Homestead strike
They tried to cut the wages of workers, which caused a strike to outbreak, which was a big turning point in industry. -
First airplane flight
Made by the Wright brothers. -
Pure food and drug act, Meat inspection act
Food had to go through higher inspection before consumption. -
President Taft
He helped with the federal income taxes, and had supported the amendments. -
First Model T automobile
It was affordable enough at a price of $850, which would, sell to $260. -
NAACP
Helped remove racial barriers, and found for the equality of all races. -
President Wilson
He lead the country into World War I. -
16th amendment
16th- The Congress can now make taxes -
17th ammendment
The direct election of senators -
Ludlow Massacre
The coal miners were on strikes because they had low pay. They were then attacked, and 25 were killed, which was known as the Ludlow Massacre. -
19th amendment
Woman’s voting rights -
President Roosevelt election
He helped unemployed people. -
Night of Terror
33 women fought out for their rights in the streets. They were clubbed, beaten, and arrested.