Events in American History

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    Progressive Legislation Timeline

  • Hepburn Act

    Hepburn Act

    Bill that strengthened federal regulation of railroads.
  • Pure Food & Drug Act

    Pure Food & Drug Act

    The law requires a sanitary inspection of all food being sold.
  • Meat Inspection Act

    Meat Inspection Act

    Prevent adulterated or misbranded meat and meat products.
  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment

    Shall be composed of two senators from each state, elected by the people of each state.
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment

    Congress should have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.
  • Federal Reserve Act

    Federal Reserve Act

    Legislation that created Federal Reserve System in the United States.
  • Federal Trade Commission Act

    Federal Trade Commission Act

    Empower the agency or investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce.
  • The Clayton Antitrust Act

    This law promotes fair competition and prevents unsafe and unfair business practices that could harm people.
  • Clayton Antitrust Act

    Clayton Antitrust Act

    This law promoted fair competition and prevented unfair business that could harm individuals.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment

    Declared the production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    Citizens should be allowed to vote regardless of their sex.