Progressive Era Reforms by Saif Mohamed

Tenement Act (1901)

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This law required apartments to have lighting toilets and more space

Pure Food & Drug Act 1906

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prohibited the sale of unbranded/misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce

Meat Inspection Act 1906

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The meat inspection act was demanded by the government for meat inspection since people were getting sick and would die from meat which caused a book to write about this and make sure the government was there

Department of Labor 1913

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Provide service to citizens and people in the US.

Federal Reserve Act 1913

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to establish economic stability in the US by showing a central bank to show a monetary policy

16th Amendment 1909

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grants congress the authority to issue an income tax without having to determine it based on population.

17th Amendment 1912

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The 17th Amendment gave rights to citizens and let them vote.

Adamson Act 1906

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This act gives a 8 hour work day and establishes overtime payment for rail road workers

Federal Trade Commission 1914

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Protects the public from unfair trades and business with rich monopolies and robber barons.

Clayton Antitrust Act 1914

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prohibit certain actions that lead to no competitors

Keating Owens Act 1917

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This act banned items from kids under the age of 14 since they were working 8 hours a day or night.

18th Amendment 1919

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This Amendment banned alcohol from being transported and manufactured.

19th Amendment 1920

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This amendment led to women getting rights and freedom to vote.