Progressive Timeline

  • Hepburn Act

    Hepburn Act
    The Hepburn Act of 1906 gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the authority to control railroads.The Hepburn Act would let the government have fair rates for the railroads
  • Meat Inspection Act

    Meat Inspection Act
    The Meat Inspection Act of 1906 was a part of U.S. legislation. It was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt on June 30, 1906, that would not allow the sale of misbranded livestock
  • Pure food and drug act

    Pure food and drug act
    The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 did not allow the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. It made a foundation for the nation's first consumer protection agency
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment
    The Congress can have power to collect taxes on incomes. It says that Congress has the authority to issue an income tax.
  • 17 Amendment

    17 Amendment
    The Senate of the United States will be composed of two Senators from each State. It gave a direct election for senators from each state
  • Federal Reserve Act

    Federal Reserve Act
    The legislation that made the Federal Reserve System in the United States. It created a national currency system that could act effectively to the stress in the banking system
  • Federal trade commission act

    Federal trade commission act
    Gives the FTC power to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws
  • Clayton antitrust act

    Clayton antitrust act
    This act aimed to promote equal competition and prevent unfair business practices that could hurt consumers. It does not allow certain actions that might restrict competition.
  • 18th amendment

    18th amendment
    It prohibited the making, transporting of alcoholic beverages.Cannot sell alcohol
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    It gave women the right to vote and cant be denied