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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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The progressive era full of acts and reforms.All about one thing making the U.S. a better place.
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In 1890 congress passed Sherman Antitrust Act to control trusts and monopolies.
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In 1890 Jacob Riis shocked americans with a book called "How the Other Half Lives".Descibing how immigants lived.
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In 1896 women clubs came togather to form The National Assocition of colored women.
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A war that was start by the death of a singulae man and turn into to a long lasting killing spree on both sides.
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The 1919 the 18th amendment was ratifed by most states.
