Progressive Era

The Progressive Movement was a reform movement that sought to address social, economic, and political problems in the United States in the early 20th century.

Theodore Roosevelt was known as the 'Trust Buster' for his efforts to break up large corporations that were seen as monopolies.

The Keating-Owen Act was a law that prohibited the interstate transportation of goods produced by child labor.

The Pure Food and Drug Act was a law that required food and drug manufacturers to label their products accurately.

The Hepburn Act was a law that regulated the railroad industry.

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote.

The Temperance Movement was a movement that sought to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol.

The Volstead Act was a law that prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol.

Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law.

The Federal Reserve Act was a law that created the Federal Reserve System.

Woodrow Wilson signed the Clayton Antitrust Act into law.

The Clayton Antitrust Act was a law that prohibited businesses from engaging in unfair trade practices.

Woodrow Wilson signed the Underwood Tariff into law.

The Underwood Tariff was a law that reduced tariffs on imported goods.

Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Farm Loan Act into law.

The Federal Farm Loan Act was a law that provided financial assistance to farmers.