Progressive era reforms by Jacob Weatherwax

Tenement act

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New York became the first state to adopt legislation in 1867, which was furthered in 1879 and 1901.

Pure food and drug act

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Meat inspection act

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Food Safety Act of 1990 comprehensively restructured British food legislation.

federal reserve act

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12 district Federal Reserve banks, with 25 branches. All national banks are required to be members of the system, and state banks may join if they meet membership qualifications

Department of labor

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The department of labor established as a separate division in 1913, is responsible for enforcing labor laws and promoting the general.

16th amendment

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ban slavery and give the colored men the right to vote.

17th amendment

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In 1913 the ratification of the 17th Amendment to the us constitution provided for the direct election of U.S. senators by voters of the states. Until then senators had been elected by the state legislatures.

Adamson act

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A 8 hour work day that gave better pay and overtime for more money.

Federal trade commission

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Clayton anti trust act

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Aims to promote fair competition and prevent unfair business practices that could harm consumers.

Keating owens act

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restricted child labor through its power to regulate interstate commerce.

18th amendment

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Alcohol was banned for 10 years that it.

19th amendment

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Women get the right to vote.