Unit 4 Timeline

  • Jacob Riis publishes How the Other Half Lives

    Jacob Riis publishes How the Other Half Lives

    This book exposed the poverty of tenements by using photographs, urging housing reforms, which aligned with Progressive ideas of social justice, thus it fell under the social category.
  • Sherman Antitrust Act

    Sherman Antitrust Act

    This was a legislative category change, the first federal law to ban monopolies, increasing fairness in the economy. Progressives supported it since it helped consumers.
  • Theodore Roosevelt becomes President

    Theodore Roosevelt becomes President

    Roosevelt becomes president, implementing the Square Deal which upheld core Progressive ideals, thus it is a legislative event.
  • Pure Food and Drug and Meat Inspection Act

    Pure Food and Drug and Meat Inspection Act

    Passed in 1906 to protect consumers from unsafe food, which Progressives pushed for government regulation, thus it aligned with Progressive Ideals, and was a legislative act.
  • NAACP Founded

    NAACP Founded

    The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded, which fought against racial discrimination and injustices, which aligned with the Progressive ideas of equality. It was a social event.
  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    This event was a tragic fire killing numerous workers, leading to greater workplace safety, supporting Progressive's labor protections. It fell under the social category.
  • 17th Amendment Ratified

    17th Amendment Ratified

    This amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. senators, reducing corruption and increasing democracy, thus it falls under the "Amendment" category.
  • 16th Amendment Ratified

    16th Amendment Ratified

    This change allowed for the federal income tact, which increased wealth equality, a part of Progressive Ideas. This goes under the "Amendment" category.
  • 18th Amendment Ratified

    18th Amendment Ratified

    This amendment banned alcohol, which Progressives believed would help morality, though it ultimately failed. This goes under the "Amendment" category.
  • 19th Amendment Ratified

    19th Amendment Ratified

    This amendment gave women the right to vote, which was a huge Progressive victory for expanding democracy and equality, thus it goes under the "Amendment" category.