The Turn of The Century 1900-1920 By Kenzaroonie Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Dec 31, 1920 The Turn of the Centurey 1900-1920 May 12, 1902 Anthracite Coal Strike begins Feb 26, 1906 The JUngle by Upton SInclair is published Jul 12, 1909 16th Amendment Proposed Aug 26, 1909 First convention of the National Conservation Congress Mar 25, 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Mar 4, 1912 Woodrow Wilson becomes president Sep 25, 1914 WWI Begins Sep 1, 1916 Congress passes the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act