Progressive Era Reforms by Nahida Azizi

Tenement Act 1901

20051232 — 2024-11-06 13:46:17 UTC

Tenements were very small apartments that met the minimum of safety rules and were not comfortable at all. The legislation law was passed and there were some improvements to families, however there were many out there that were still in poverty and stayed that way.

Pure Food & Drug Act 1906

20051232 — 2024-11-06 13:54:43 UTC

President Theodore and the congress passed two laws that led to People who live in America, a healthier life than they were living before.

Meat Inspection Act 1906

20051232 — 2024-11-06 15:48:32 UTC

A law that was passed was the meat Inspection Act. This law made sure that before slaughter the animal that humans were going to eat had to be healthy and fit for eating, then after slaughtered the animals would have to go through inspection again for diseases that could be found after cut open.

Department of Labor 1903

20051232 — 2024-11-06 15:57:22 UTC

With the work of the department of commerce and labor, the federal government became involved in matters of business, labor, and the national economy.

Federal Reserve Act 1913

20051232 — 2024-11-06 16:02:00 UTC

The Federal Reserve Act was signed in 1913, this was signed in order to stop a national crisis and promote economic stability.

16th Amendment 1913

20051232 — 2024-11-06 20:47:08 UTC

The 16th Amendment applied to Americans to be required to pay income taxes.

17th Amendment 1913

20051232 — 2024-11-06 20:53:36 UTC

This amendment allowed the senators to be chosen by the people who live in the state they represent.

Adamson Act 1916

20051232 — 2024-11-06 21:23:40 UTC

This act made an eight hour workday for railroad workers, also paid for overtime work.

Federal Trade Commission 1914

20051232 — 2024-11-06 21:24:12 UTC

This Federal Trade Commission was to stop any unfair business practices.

Clayton Antitrust Act 1914

20051232 — 2024-11-06 21:30:56 UTC

This Act didn't allow business practices that were considered to be anti-competitive.

Keating Owens Act 1916

20051232 — 2024-11-06 21:32:42 UTC

This act stopped the employment of children in factories and mines.

18th Amendment 1919

20051232 — 2024-11-06 21:33:09 UTC

This amendment banned alcohol in the United States.

19th Amendment 1920

20051232 — 2024-11-06 21:41:29 UTC

This Amendment granted women the right to vote.