Progressive

progressive era time line

By connorstanley777

  • Pendleton Act

    Pendleton Act
    In 1883 congress passed the Pendleton Act which made the Civil Service Commision. That set up competive examinations for federal jobs.
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    Progressive era timeline 1883 -1920

    The progressive era full of acts and reforms.All about one thing making the U.S. a better place.

  • Sherman Anti Trust Act

    Sherman Anti Trust Act
    In 1890 congress passed Sherman Antitrust Act to control trusts and monopolies.

  • "How the Other Half Lives''

    "How the Other Half Lives''
    In 1890 Jacob Riis shocked americans with a book called "How the Other Half Lives".Descibing how immigants lived.

  • The National Assocition of colored women

    In 1896 women clubs came togather to form The National Assocition of colored women.
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    World War 1

    A war that was start by the death of a singulae man and turn into to a long lasting killing spree on both sides.

  • The 18th amendment

    The 18th amendment
    The 1919 the 18th amendment was ratifed by most states.