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Legislation
The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed to curb monopolies and promote fair competition. It reflected Progressive ideals of regulating big business to protect consumers and ensure economic fairness. -
Social Change
The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) intensified efforts for women's voting rights, aligning with Progressive goals of social justice and expanding democratic participation. -
Social Change
President Theodore Roosevelt mediated the anthracite coal strike, marking a shift toward federal involvement in labor disputes. This supported Progressive ideals of government action to protect workers' rights. -
Legislation
Passed alongside the Pure Food and Drug Act, this law mandated federal inspection of meat products, advancing Progressive goals of public health and industry accountability. -
Legislation
This act regulated food and drug safety, spurred by muckrakers like Upton Sinclair. It embodied Progressive ideals of consumer protection and government oversight of industry. -
Social Change
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established to fight racial inequality, reflecting Progressive ideals of social justice and equality for marginalized groups. -
Constitutional Amendment
Ratified to allow a federal income tax, this amendment enabled progressive Taxation to fund government reforms, aligning with Progressive ideals of economic fairness. -
Constitutional Amendment
This amendment mandated the direct election of U.S. Senators, promoting Progressive ideals of democratic reform and reducing political corruption. -
Legislation
Strengthening the Sherman Act, this law further regulated monopolies and protected labor unions, supporting Progressive goals of economic fairness and workers' rights. -
Constitutional Amendment
Ratified to grant women the right to vote, this amendment fulfilled Progressive ideals of social justice and expanded democracy through decades of activism.