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Publication of the gospel of wealth
Andrew Carnegie encouraged philanthropy among the wealthy and highlighted the social responsibilities of industrialists of industrialists during a time of significant economic inequality. -
Passage of pure food and drug act and meat inspection act
Inspired by Upton Sinclair and these laws established federal regulation on food and medicine to ensure consumer safety. -
Triangle shirtwaist factory fire
This was a deadly fire in NYC that killed 146 workers, and this lead to a widespread reforms in labor laws and workplace safety regulations. -
17th amendment ratified
This amendment being ratified allowed for direct election of U.S. senators, increasing democratic participation and reducing corruption in the government. -
16th amendment ratified
This established the federal income tax, providing the government with revenue to fund progressive era reforms and infastructure. -
Creation of the federal trade commission
This was aimed to protect consumers and prevent anti-competitive business practices and ensure a fair trading system. -
Child labor act
This act prohibited the interstate sale of goods produced by child labor and marketing an important step in the movement against child exploitation. -
18th amendment ratified
This prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol and beginning the prohibition era. -
19th amendment ratified
Granted women to have the right to vote, marketing a major victory for the women's suffrage movement and expanding democracy in the U.S. -
Sherman antitrust act
This was the first federal legislation to curb monoplies and trusts, aimed at promoting fair competition in business.