Progressive Era

By mjber281

  • Founding of NAWSA National American Woman Suffrage Association

    Founding of NAWSA National American Woman Suffrage Association
    NAWSA was established to advocate for women's right to vote. This Reflects the Progressive ideal of expanding democratic participation and addressing social inequalities.

  • Pres. Theodore Roosevelt takes office

    Pres. Theodore Roosevelt takes office
    Roosevelt became pres. after McKinley's assassination and championed progressive reforms like trust-busting and conservation. This Emphasizes government intervention to regulate big business.

  • Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act
    This legislation established the FDA to regulate food and medicine safety. This highlights the push for consumer protection and government oversight of industry.

  • Muller v. Oregon supreme court decision

    Muller v. Oregon supreme court decision
    The Court upheld a law limiting women's working hours, citing their need for health protection. this Reflects efforts to improve labor conditions.

  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
    A deadly fire in NYC exposed poor factory conditions. This sparked demands for workplace safety laws and workers rights.

  • Ratification of the 16th Amendment

    Ratification of the 16th Amendment
    This amendment allowed for a federal income tax to fund social programs and government initiatives. This supports the ideal of using taxation to promote social welfare and equality.

  • Creation of the Federal Reserve System

    Creation of the Federal Reserve System
    Established a central banking system to stabilize the economy and prevent financial panics. This demonstrates government efforts to regulate and improve economic efficiency.

  • Keating-Owen Child Labor Act Passed

    Keating-Owen Child Labor Act Passed
    This law restricted child labor by prohibiting the interstate sale of goods produced by children under 14. This Reflects the movements to focus on social justice and protecting vulnerable populations.

  • 18th Amendment ratified (prohibition)

    18th Amendment ratified (prohibition)
    Banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol, driven by progressive reformers. This aimed to improve public health and morals, though later seen as a mixed success.

  • 19th Amendment Ratified (Woman's Suffrage)

    19th Amendment Ratified (Woman's Suffrage)
    Granted women have the right to vote, a major victory for the Suffrage movement. This embodies the ideal of expanding democracy and gender equality