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Roosevelt's Square Deal Speech
Roosevelt proposes his speech to try and conserve natural resources, corporations, and protect consumers. -
Anthracite Coal Strike
Mine workers went on strike for higher wages, shorter hours, and union recognition. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Arose from public outcry over unsanitary conditions in factories. -
Meat Inspection Act
Enacted on the same day as the Pure Food and Drug Act, this mandated federal inspection of meatpacking plants and set sanitary standards. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A fire occurred in a New York City garment factory that killed 146 workers due to locked doors and unreliable fire escapes. -
16th Amendment Ratified
This amendment established the federal income tax, shifting the government funding from tariffs to a more progressive system. -
17th Amendment Ratified
This amendment provided direct elections of senators by the people instead of state legislatures. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
This legislation strengthened regulations against monopolies and protected labor unions. -
Keating-Owen Child Labor Act
This act attempted to limit child labor by restricting interstate commerce of goods produced by children under certain ages. -
19th Amendment Ratified
This amendment gave women the right to vote, expanding democratic participation.