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Pendleton Civil Service Act
a United States federal law, enacted in 1883, which established that positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation. -
Haymarket Riots
the aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labor demonstration on Tuesday, May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago. -
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
a landmark federal statute in the history of United States antitrust law (or "competition law") passed by Congress in 1890 under the presidency of Benjamin Harrison. -
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
a United States federal law enacted on July 14, 1890. ... The Sherman Silver Purchase Act had been passed in response to the growing complaints of farmers' and miners' interests. -
Massacre at Wounded Knee
the last major battle of the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. -
Davies Act
1931 is a United States federal law that establishes the requirement for paying the local prevailing wages on public works projects for laborers and mechanics.