Progressive Timeline - Kahlyn

  • Hepburn Act

    Hepburn Act
    The Hepburn Act was a bill that forfeited the powers of the ICC and strengthened the regulation of federal railroads
  • Meat Inspection Act

    Meat Inspection Act
    The Meat Inspection Act prohibited the sale of alterated livestock and meat. This Act also required meat factories to package and handle meat in sanitary conditions.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act

    Pure Food and Drug Act
    This Act approved the first regulations protecting the health and safety of consumers. this prohibited the sale of altered meat.
  • 16th amendment

    16th amendment
    The 16th amendment states that the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes. without apportionment.
  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment
    This amendment states that each senate of the united states should be composed of two senators from each state.
  • The Federal Reserve Act

    The Federal Reserve Act
    The Federal Reserve Act created the federal reserve system this was implied to establish economic stability in the U.S.
  • Federal Trade Commission Act

    Federal Trade Commission Act
    The Federal Trade Commission Act empowered the commission to prevent unfair methods of competition or deceptive acts/practices.
  • Clayton Antitrust Act

    Clayton Antitrust Act
    The Clayton Act was to promote fair competition and prevent unfair business that could harm consumers. This act also might restrict competition such as tying agreements or predatory pricing.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment
    This amendment declared the production and sale of alcohol and intoxicating liquors illegal.
  • 19th amendment

    19th amendment
    This amendment granted the right of citizens in the United States to vote regardless of what gender they were.