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.