Progressive Era Reforms by Alexandra Thomas

Tenement Act 1901

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This law mandated that tenements had to be built with lighting, toilets and more space.

Pure Food and Drug Act 1906

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This law was so that it regulated the quality of foods and made sure companies were mislabeling products.

Meat Inspection Act 1906

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This law forced trained and certified officials to look at animals after slaughter to make sure that they were in good health

Department of Labor 1903

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The Department of Labor was added to the executive branch and their role was to investigate corporations about their working conditions and then report back.

Federal Reserve Act 1913

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This law was passed so that it could promote economic stability and prevent there being a national financial crisis

16th Amendment 1913

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This law was passed so Americans could pay tax´s

17th Amendment 1913

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This law let senators to be elected and not appointed by the state legislature.

Adamson Act 1916

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It said that you have a 8 hour work day and if you work over time you will be fairly compensated.

Clayton Antitrust Act 1914

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This law forbade from companies buying stock in a competitive companie.

Keating Owens Act 1916

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This law was passed to help reduce child labor

18th Amendment 1919

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This law banned alcohol

19th Amendment 1919

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This law gave woman who are U.S. citizens the right to vote

Federal Trade Commision 1914

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It helped protect the public from unfair and deceptive buisness practices