Unit 4 Timeline

  • Sherman Antitrust Act

    Sherman Antitrust Act

    First federal law to outlaw monopolistic business practices. Aimed at curbing the power of large trusts and promoting fair competition.
  • Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President

    Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President

    After President McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt pushed Progressive reforms like trust-busting, labor rights, and conservation of natural resources.
  • Pure Food and Drug Act & Meat Inspection Act

    Pure Food and Drug Act & Meat Inspection Act

    Passed due to public outrage over unsanitary conditions in the food industry. These laws regulated food and medicine for the first time.
  • NAACP Founded

    NAACP Founded

    The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established to fight racial discrimination, lynching, and segregation through legal action and advocacy.
  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    A deadly factory fire in NYC killed 146 workers. Sparked national outrage and led to major workplace safety reforms and labor laws.
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment

    Gave Congress the power to tax individual incomes. Provided funding for federal reforms and programs.
  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment

    Shifted the election of U.S. Senators from state legislatures to the people. Increased democratic participation and reduced corruption.
  • Federal Trade Commission Created

    Federal Trade Commission Created

    Formed to prevent unfair business practices like false advertising and monopolies, protecting consumers and promoting competition.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment

    Banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages. Aimed to reduce crime and social problems related to alcohol, though it later caused new issues.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    Gave women the right to vote nationwide. A major victory for the women’s rights movement and expanded democratic inclusion