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The Beginning of the Progressive Era
Believed to be the beginning of the era of progressive thinkers. -
"The Man with a Hoe" is Published
Edwin Markham wrote the famous poem "The Man with a Hoe" as a sympethetic piece towards farmers and workers in America. It was inspired by the workforce who worked long hours and were payed little for it. -
Roosevelt Becomes President
After President McKinley's death, Theodore Roosevelt became president of the United States. His extreme attitude against tycoons made him a leading advocate for the workers, nature, and people living in America. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Series Against Rockefeller
Tarbell investigated into Rockefeller's oil business and wrote a book to bring him down. It resulted in a break up in the company after and anti-trust suit 7 years later. -
Pure Food and Drug Act Passed
The act made sure food and drugs ahd to meet requirements set by the government. -
White-Slave Traffic Act
Banned trafficing women for immoral purposes. Also had a few articles regarding prostitution. -
Bread and Roses Strike
The 1912 Lawrence Textile Strike led 25,000 strikers to turn against the textile companies after a law passed reducing the legal hours of a woman worker. -
16th Amendment Passes
The 16th amendment allowed the government to collect income taxes. -
17th Amendment Adopted
17th amendment allowed citizens to directly elect Senators. -
19th Amendment Ratified
Gave women the right to vote after decades of fighting for women's rights.
