Progressive Timeline

By mnsou795

  • The Jungle

    The Jungle
    This event was social. "The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and drew inspiration from the state of the meat industry. This book motivated President Roosevelt to pass the "Meat Inspection Act" and the "Pure Food and Drug Act". This aligned with progressive ideas because it lead to more sanitary food conditions.

  • The Meat Inspection Act

    The Meat Inspection Act
    This event was legislative. The act stated that all meat being transported between states was to be inspected by the government. It also set standards for meat packing plants. This was considered progressive because it guaranteed healthier meat for society, a much needed improvement.

  • The Pure Food and Drug Act

    The Pure Food and Drug Act
    This event was legislative. The act stated that impure and mislabeled food and drugs were not allowed to be sold, manufactured, or transported. This was considered progressive because it improved the quality of edible products in general.

  • The Bureau of Mines

    The Bureau of Mines
    This event was social and legislative. The Bureau of Mines, created by President Taft, did many things, such as monitor mining companies, support national forests, and protect waterpower sites. This was considered progressive because it fought the negative effects of industrialization and urbanization.

  • The Children's Bureau

    The Children's Bureau
    This event was social. The Children's Bureau was founded by President Taft. It served to expose the problems of child labor and inspire change in the country. Progressives fought for similar ideas.

  • Woodrow Wilson is Elected

    Woodrow Wilson is Elected
    This event was social. Woodrow Wilson was the successor to Taft, who was not particularly popular among the progressives. Wilson, on the other hand, made a lot of progress with the group and to the country in general.

  • The 16th Amendment

    The 16th Amendment
    This event was constitutional. The 16th Amendment allowed the government to instate a federal income tax. The amendment was considered progressive because it allowed tariffs to be lowered and affected the wealthy.

  • The 17th Amendment

    The 17th Amendment
    This event was constitutional. The 17th Amendment established that Senators were to be elected by the people, not state legislatures. This was considered progressive because it took the power away from corrupt political machines and gave it to the lower class.

  • The 18th Amendment

    The 18th Amendment
    This event was constitutional. The 18th Amendment prohibited alcohol from being sold, manufactured, and moved in the country. This aligned with progressive ideas because it aimed to cut down on poverty and crime, improving the quality of society in general.

  • The 19th Amendment

    The 19th Amendment
    This event was constitutional. The 19th Amendment finally gave women the right to vote. This was progressive because it made society fairer for half of the population. Additionally, a lot of women were progressives.