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It was a strike lead by workers who were payed very little for their work, and employed for the business Carnegie Steel Company. -
An act where it did not permit people in the federal government by political patronage, but instead awarded and elected on the basis of merit, lessening political corruption. -
To stop monopolies that interfere with trade, and reduce economic competition. -
Wilbur and Orville Wright made four brief flights at Kitty Hawk with their first powered aircraft. The Wright brothers had invented the first successful airplane, which led to modern day aircrafts, and opened up the door to new possibilities. -
Law that makes it illegal to misbrand meat because of the dangers that consumers faced with the poor conditions of the factories producing the food. -
Made food safer for the consumers, and had more safety checks in place. -
He established a parcel post service that helped stimulate nationwide commerce and trade. -
Founded by W.E.B. Dubois, the organization was created to protect African Americans against the violent racism and segregation in the world, such as lynching and other horrors. -
Woodrow Wilson led his nation into World War I, and became the creator of the League of Nations, for which he was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize. -
Permitted a federal income tax -
Provided the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of the states. -
Coal miners that were on strike, along with their families, were attacked and beaten in hopes to have them stop their protests. 25 people died during this battle, including 11 children. -
The National Woman's Party had organized pickets of the White House for six days a week, in all kinds of weather, despite people against their beliefs throwing objects at them. In the end, they ended up getting arrested and thrown in jail, where they were mistreated. -
Imposed the federal prohibition of alcohol. -
Officially gave women the right to vote. -
The KDKA radio station was broadcasted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. -
Roosevelt vastly spread the amount of national parks and national forests.