President theodore roosevelt  1904

Progressive Teddy

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    Progression

  • Anthracite Coal Mine Strike

    Anthracite Coal Mine Strike

    The Coal strike of 1902, also known as the anthracite coal strike, was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania.
  • Elkins Act

    Elkins Act

    The Act authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that offered rebates.
  • Meat Inspection Act

    Meat Inspection Act

    This worked to prevent adulterated and misbranded meat. Meaning that all meats were inspected before being sold.
  • Pure Food & Drug Act

    Pure Food & Drug Act

    This act prevented the manufacturing of food, medicines, and liquors from being sold in stores as well.
  • Hepburn Act

    Hepburn Act

    This act gave the government the power to set msximum railroad rares and extend its jurisdiction.