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The Hepburn Act allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission to have jurisdiction and regulation over railroads. It helped change the rates of railroads. -
This act prohibited sales of misbranded livestock and ensured sanitary production of food. This led to improvement of meatpacking.
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It prevented food being sold as impure and full of drugs. This led to the foundation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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This allowed people directly vote for senators rather than the senators being chosen by legislature. This led to a new system called " Direct Election". -
It allowed congress to tax income. The amount of tax did not have to be determined on population
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It created the Federal Reserve System,. This system regulates bank holding companies/other banks, money.
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It prevents unfair competition and unfair acts of commerce. It also helps protect consumers.
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The Clayton Antitrust Act ensures fair competition and prevents unethical business practices. This act helped to prevent monopolies.
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It prohibited the sale distribution of Alcohol. It was illegal to transport, be consumed and sold.
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It allowed women the right to vote. The U.S. cannot deny the women the right to vote based of color, gender, race.