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National Reclamation Act

Jun 17, 1902

Set aside money for construction of irrigation projects

Elkins Act

Jan 1, 1903

Allowed railroads ro be fined for offering rebates.

National Wildlife Refuge System

Mar 14, 1903

Set up a national network of lands to conserve and restore wildlife and lands in America

U.S. Forest Service

Jan 1, 1905

Administered national parks and grasslands.

Hepburn Act

Jun 29, 1906

Set a maximum rate for railroads and set new regularions.

Meat Inspection Act

Jun 30, 1906

Made sure meat was branded and slaughtered in safe ,sanitary conditions.

Pure Food and Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

Federal inspection of meat and food products.

Muller vs. Oregon

Feb 24, 1908

Justified sexual discrimination and labor laws

NAACP

Feb 12, 1909

African-Amerian rights group.

16th Amendment

Feb 3, 1913

Congress can collect taxes from everyone.

17th Amendment

May 31, 1913

Senators elected by popular vote.

Federal Reserve Act

Dec 23, 1913

Set up the national banking system and the U.S. dollar.

Federal Trade Commision Act

Sep 10, 1914

A mixed party of 5 members chosen by the President for 7 year terms.

Clayton Anti-Trust Act

Oct 15, 1914

More government regulations on monopolies and trusts.

National Park Service

Aug 25, 1916

Set aside land for wildlife to be left alone.

Keating-Owen Child Labor Act

Sep 1, 1916

Regulated child labor

Bunting vs. Oregon

Apr 9, 1917

A ten hour work day was set for men and women.

Hammer vs. Dagenhart

Jun 3, 1918

A decision in the Supreme Court based on child labor laws.

18th Amendment

Jan 16, 1919

Made the production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol illegal.

19th Amendment

Aug 18, 1920

Gave women the right to vote.