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Thomas Edison created and patented the lightbulb. -
This act made it so government jobs could only be rewarded to those who earn it. This helped with the problem of politicians hiring family or “yes men” as coworkers. -
It’s goals were to take away monopolies and improve competition. This is done by making monopolies and other anticompetitive actions illegal. -
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This strike of the Pullman railroad company delayed transportation of many necessities all over the country. Federal troops had to intervene for it to end. -
His speech sparked much controversy. Many people were happy to help Washington, because he wasn’t too radical. However, many African Americans were upset because he was “settling”. -
Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the first plane at Kitty Hawk. -
Roosevelt’s presidency is best know for his devotion to wildlife and the huge changes he made in the government. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act made safer food for Americans. It states that all food must go through rigorous testing. -
Before this act was passed, many consumed meat held disease, due to bad conditions. The act made it so all meat had to be thoroughly checked. -
Although it may seem like Taft had a lackluster presidency, he made a lot of progress with things like monopolies. -
After the company’s workers wanted to form a union, an “accidental” fire occurred. All the doors were locked leaving the 600 people to leap out of the building or burn. It led to new worker protection laws. -
Wilson’s presidency had its good and bad sides. He made progress in business corruption and the 16-19th amendments. However, Wilson pushed away any potential progress for women and African Americans. -
The 16th amendment made it so government has the power to create and collect income taxes. -
The day before Woodrow Wilson’s Inauguration, more then 5,000 women came to march in front of the White House for their right to vote. -
The 17th amendment gave people the power to elect and senators to office. -
When coal miners went on strike, Colorado Fuel and Iron company’s guards took violent action on them and their families, resulting in 25 people, including 11 children, dying. -
This amendment was created to prohibit alcohol manufacturing, selling, and transporting in the US. It eventually failed due to the public’s opposition. -
This amendment allowed all citizens to vote, no matter their gender.
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