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This act prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce. This was to regulate the safety and quality of food and drugs for the public
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This act put a law in place to protect cultural, scientific, and historically relevant places under the federal government. The government could declare historical landmarks and provide protection.
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The Hepburn Act gave power to the interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads. This gave the federal government more power for regulations, specifically with railroads.
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The meat Inspection Act prohibited the sanitary process of meat. It also introduced stricter sanitary guidelines slaughter for meat.
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This allowed the government to tax based on income. They didn't base the tax on the census, as they changed over to income.
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This act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to set rates for freight. This gave the Interstate Commerce Commission more power over the railroad industry.
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Employers were required to provide insurance coverage for their employees for work related injuries. This also gave the employee compensation without having to prove negligence from their employer.
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The 17th amendment changed the elections of the senators to direct elections from the people. This changed from an election for senators from state legislatures.
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The Federal Reserve Act created the Federal Reserve System. This gave the federal government more power to regulate and oversee the economy.
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The Federal Trade Commission Act prohibited and outlined unfair competition and practices. This promoted fair and free trade.
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The Clayton Antitrust Act prohibited and detailed unethical business practices, prohibited monopolies, price fixing, and showed labor rights.
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The Keating-Owen Act restricted child labor. It was the first law to have restrictions on child labor.
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The Adamson Act established an 8 hour work day. It also established paying for overtime for interstate railroad workers.
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The 18th Amendment prohibited the sale and manufacturing of alcohol. This took the US into the prohibition era.
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The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. It stated that the US could not block a person from voting based on their sex.
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The Volstead Act enforced and detailed the 18th amendment. The Volstead act enforced the illegal manufacturing and sale of alcohol.
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