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The WCTU was formed in 1978 and advocated for lobbied for local alcohol bans and anti- alcohol programs.
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The National American Women's Suffrage Association was founded in 1890. The first president was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It was the merger of 2 different suffrage organizations.
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Law that enforced a minimum size for the tenements and a certain number of windows. And a bathroom for every 2 families.
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The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 regulated the sale of food and medicines. This prevented the sale of of poisonous or spoiled products, And formed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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The Jungle is a novel by Upton Sinclair that depicts the horrible conditions in the meat packing industry. This novel led to huge reforms in the food industry.
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The Meat Inspection Act of 1906 authorized the federal inspection of meats. this meant that meat sources must be checked before and after death, and slaughter houses must meet the sanitary standards.
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was formed in 1909. Their goals were to abolish segregation, establish equal justice and learning opportunities
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the women's suffrage movement makes big progress after a change of philosophy leads to lots of states passing women's suffrage laws.
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the 13th amendment allowed the direct election of senators. People can propose a law directly to other people with out going through the government. Voters can reject laws.
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The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. "the right of the citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex".
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the 18th amendment was passed on January 17, 1920 after congress overrode President Wilson's veto. This amendment outlawed the sale and production of alcoholic beverages.
