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Progressive Era
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Coal Strike
Coal workers in eastern Pennsylvania went on strike for a shorter workdays, higher wages, and recognition of their union. This strike had a threat to shut down the Winter coal supply of the U.S.A. -
Newlands Reclamation Act
This law was passed to fund a project to make arid land irrigated so they can become farmable. -
Creation of the Department of Commerce and Labor
William Howard created this department to create jobs and encourage economic growth. -
Northern Securities v, United States
The supreme court ruled 5-4 to dissolve the Northern Securities company which had developed a monopoly. -
United States Forest Service
Created to manage 154 national forests and 20 nation grasslands which cover about 193 million acres. -
Meat inspection Act
Was passed to ensure all meat that was being sold is slaughtered under sanitary conditions. -
Food and Drug Administration
FDA was created to battle misbranded items and keep out prohibited drugs. -
Bureau of Mines
Created to research more efficient ways to mine. The scientific research was geared toward safety and health. -
Children´s Bureau
This department was created to prevent child abuse and foster children. -
System of National Parks
President Wilson signed this act to protect 35 National Parks.