progressive political reforms

Theodore Roosevelt becomes president

1901

Theodore Roosevelt supported many progressive reforms. He was also a strong supporter of the conservation movement.

Woodrow Wilson is elected president of the U.S.

1912

Woodrow Wilson was the nominee from the Democratic Party. He had successfully passed several progressive reforms as governor of New Jersey, and he promised a series of reforms he called the New Freedom. Woodrow Wilson defeated Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Eugene Debs and won the election.

16th Amendment Ratified

1913

The 16th Amendment created a federal income tax.

17th Amendments Ratified

1913

The 17th Amendment changed how senators were elected. It gave the people the power to elect senators in direct elections, rather than having senators appointed by state legislatures.