Progressive Timeline - Kahlyn

  • 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

    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

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

    The 16th amendment states that the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes. without apportionment.
  • 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 created the federal reserve system this was implied to establish economic stability in the U.S.
  • 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

    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

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

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