unit 4 timeline

Publication of the gospel of wealth

1901

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

1906

Inspired by Upton Sinclair and these laws established federal regulation on food and medicine to ensure consumer safety.

Triangle shirtwaist factory fire

1911

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

1913

This amendment being ratified allowed for direct election of U.S. senators, increasing democratic participation and reducing corruption in the government.

16th amendment ratified

1913

This established the federal income tax, providing the government with revenue to fund progressive era reforms and infastructure.

Creation of the federal trade commission

1914

This was aimed to protect consumers and prevent anti-competitive business practices and ensure a fair trading system.

Child labor act

1916

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

1920

This prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol and beginning the prohibition era.

19th amendment ratified

1920

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

1980

This was the first federal legislation to curb monoplies and trusts, aimed at promoting fair competition in business.