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Progressive Era
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Newlands Reclamation Act
The federal government was required to commission water. This means that the American West was reclaimed for better agriculture use. This was creating economic reform. -
Coal Strike of 1902
Miners went on strikes because they wanted better wages, less hours, and better acknowledgement of their work. Theodore Roosevelt (president at the time) was supporting the movement, which was uncommon. This was protecting social welfare. -
Meat Inspection Act
A law that prevents wrongfully branded meat from entering the market. Ensures that meat is produced in sanitary conditions. This was fostering efficiency. -
Food and Drug Administration
This prevented mislabeled foods being sold to consumers. This ensures safe food, so there will be less illness. This was fostering efficiency. -
Children's Bureau
Federal agency that finds foster families for children, helps kids get adopted, and prevents child abuse. This was creating moral improvement. -
Federal Reserve Act
This helped the financial system by creating laws that set out the purposes, structure, and functions of the System. This was creating economic reform. -
Revenue Act of 1913
This decreased federal income tax, and reduced the price on tariffs. This was creating economic reform. -
The Sixteenth Amendment: Progressive income taxes
Allowed the government to keep an army, build bridges and roads, and to enforce laws. This was creating economic reform. -
Created Department of Commerce and Labor
A part of the government was created to control big businesses. They create jobs, promote economic growth, and improve standards of living for all Americans. This was protecting social welfare. -
Federal Trade Commission Act
These are laws that prevent fraud deception, and unfair business practices. This was intended to attack monopolies. This was creating economic reform. -
Keating-Owens Child Labor Act
Intended to stop child labor under the age of 14. They would not allow imported goods to pass if the company used child labor. However, it was short lived. This was creating economic reform. -
System of National Parks
A collection of owned by the national park service. Protecting national parks and monuments. President Woodrow Wilson signed the act. This was creating moral improvement.