... the government in 1902. Ida M. Tarbell wrote against the Standard Oil monopoly. These writings exposed the "money trust" which engulfed American industry. These articles were used to get to the federal government. President Theodore Roosevelt became a "trustbuster" eliminating bad trusts from companies. He did not take away many trusts, but at least the reformers views were being noticed (Doc A). ... insurance companies in New York. This shows that the reformers views reached state governments hopefully it would lead to a success in the reformers plans. President Roosevelt, representati...

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... . Just like Theodore Roosevelt's agreement called New Nationalism, it called for tariff reforms, business reforms, and banking reforms. To come out of the New Freedom, the Federal Reserve (FED) were made with the Federal Reserve Act. The Federal Reserve was a success and is still used in America today. The FED was used to maximize jobs, moderate long term interests, and stabilize prices. Two years into Wilson ... ...

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... for President of the United States and defeats William. H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt  1913 Underwood Tariff Act which reduces average tariffs.  1913 Federal Reserve Act establishing a system of Federal banks.  1913 The 16th Constitutional ammendment dealing with income taxes.  1913 The 17th Constitutional ammendment dealing with the direct election of U.S. Senators ...  1914 Wilson declares U.S. neutral after outbreak of World War I in Europe  1914 Federal Trade Commission established.  1914 Clayton Antitrust Act passed.  1915 German submarine sinks liner Lusita...

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... , and continued doing the same thing. He passed laws to ensure the safety of food and drugs sold in the American marketplace. He placed millions of acres of land under federal protection, preserving America's natural resources. He regulated interstate commerce and helped laborers to get a fair shake at the negotiating table. The Hepburn Act gave the government power to set ... . The Underwood Tariff Act (1913), the first reduction in duties since the Civil War, also established a modest income tax. The Federal Reserve Act (1913) provided for currency and banking reform. Antitrust legislat...

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... , and continued doing the same thing. He passed laws to ensure the safety of food and drugs sold in the American marketplace. He placed millions of acres of land under federal protection, preserving America's natural resources. He regulated interstate commerce and helped laborers to get a fair shake at the negotiating table. The Hepburn Act gave the government power to set ... . The Underwood Tariff Act (1913), the first reduction in duties since the Civil War, also established a modest income tax. The Federal Reserve Act (1913) provided for currency and banking reform. Antitrust legislat...

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... Broke up twice monopolies as previous president 16th amendment 1909 17th amendment 1911 18th amendment 1919 8 hr work day federal workers Woodrow WilsonPresident from 1912 to 1920 Federal reserve act Under wood tariff act Clayton anti trust act Federal trade commission Smith lever act Federal farm loan act 18th amendment proposed Jane AddamsMoved to one of the poorest slums in chicago in 1889 and set ... ...

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... combined. Wilson did use Roosevelt's idea of using the mass media and held the first presidential press conference. He also followed Roosevelt to give the government increased federal power, and started the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Trade Commission. These boards would help regulate big businesses and Wall Street, and help to control anti-trust trade. Finally, Wilson was the man who brought ... ...

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... they were rich or poor He presented many new proposals to congress and often he presented these new proposals in person. Wilson also created new agencies such as the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Trade Commission. He was also responsible for the ratification of the 18th Amendment. In 1920 during his second term, he passed the 19th Amendment which allowed women to ... ...

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