18.1 | Unit 4 Timeline

Temperance Movement Founded

1838

A movement that advocated for temperance and the complete abstinence from the consumption of alcohol.

The Populist Party Formed

1891

A political party that advocated for graduate income tax, direct election of senators, and public ownership in railroads and communication lines.

William McKinley is Assassinated

Sep 14, 1901

President William McKinley was assassinated Leon Czolgosz.

Teddy Roosevelt Takes Office

Sep 14, 1901

Theodore Roosevelt served as president from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909.

Teddy Roosevelt Leaves Office

Mar 4, 1909

Theodore Roosevelt served as president from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909.
PS. Teddy Roosevelt actually rode a moose, it's an early example of photo manipulation.

16th Amendment Ratified

Feb 3, 1913

Gave Congress the power to issue income taxes not based on population.

17th Amendment Ratified

Apr 8, 1913

Made senators directly elected by the people an amendment that overrode Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2.

National Park Service Founded

Aug 25, 1916

The National Park Service was created in order to protect the National Parks and wildlife.

18th Amendment Ratified

Jan 16, 1919

Also known as the prohibition, this amendment banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.

19th Amendment Ratified

Apr 18, 1920

This amendment gave women the right to vote. It stated that the right to vote cannot be denied by the government based on sex.