Progressive Era

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    Progressive Era

  • Coal Strike of 1902

    Workers fought for higher wages and shorter hours of work. I think this falls under creating economic reform.
  • Food and Drug administration in 1906

    The Pure Food and Drug Act and the creation of FDA. This is also known as the "Wiley Act" after its chief advocate. I think this falls under protecting social welfare.
  • Children's Bureau in 1912

    A law that was signed by William Howard Taft creating the new federal government organization, initially a part of the department of commerce. I think this falls under fostering efficiency.
  • System of National Parks in 1916

    In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the department of the interior responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monument. I think this falls under protecting social welfare.