1900-1920

By Summer.utzig

  • Theodore Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt becomes President in 1901. He became the 26th President and youngest ever to be elected at 43 years old.

  • Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

    The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in commerce.This became the nation's first consumer protection agency. FDA

  • Woodrow Wilson

    In 1912, Woodrow WIlson became President of the United States

  • 16th Amendment

    The 16th Amendment became ratified which authorizes income tax.

  • World War I Begins

    World War I begins after the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by the Serbians.

  • Lusitania Sinks

    The British ship, the Lusitania, gets sunk by German submarines carrying good and some American passengers killing many.

  • U.S. Enters World War I

    After many problems, the United States decides to join World War I.

  • 19th Amendment

    The 19th Amendment is passed which gives women the opportunity to vote.