Progressive era reforms by Hasan Ismael

Tenement Act (1901)

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Tenements are apartment houses that barely meet or fail to meet the minimum standards of safety, sanitation, and comfort.

Pure Food & Drug Act (1906)

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The Pure Food & Drug Act was designed to regulate the quality of food.

meat inspection act (1906)

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This required certified trained officials to inspect all animals before slaughter to ensure their health.

Department of Labor (1903)

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The federal government became actively involved in matters of business, labor, and the national economy.

Federal Reserve Act (1913)

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President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve act, and thereby created the Federal Reserve system.

16th amendment (1913)

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On February 25th, 1913 the 16th amendment to the U.S Constitution was ratified, which required Americans to pay income tax

17th amendment (1913)

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The 17th amendment to the U.S Constitution was ratified on April 8th, 1913 and put into effect for the 1914 election. It allowed for senators to be elected by the people living in the state they represent rather than take office by appointment of the state's legislature.