Progressive timeline

  • Pendleton Civil Service Act

    Pendleton Civil Service Act
    It made sure the government hired on merit not personal alliance.
  • Sherman Anti-Trust Act

    Sherman Anti-Trust Act
    It banned monopolies.
  • Meat Inspector and Pure Food and Drug Laws

    Meat Inspector and Pure Food and Drug Laws
    It protects our food and medicine keeping the things we don’t want in out.
  • President Taft

    President Taft
    He served as president and than was elected chief of justice.
  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment
    the 17th amendment made the senators be voted in by the people.
  • President Wilson

    President Wilson
    He was a big advocate for democracy, and lead us into WWl.
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment
    The 16th amendment allowed the federal government to demand income tax without appointment from the states.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment
    Prohibited alcohol.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    Women were able to vote.
  • President Franklin D. Rosevelt

    President Franklin D. Rosevelt
    He lead us out of the Great Depression.