... presented his program for reform of the banking and currency laws. The nations banking system was outdated, unmanageable, and chaotic. To fix this Wilson favored the establishment of a Federal Reserve Board with presidential appointed financial experts. The Board would set national interest rates and manage a network of twelve major banks across the country. These banks, which would issue ... currency, would in turn work with local banks. Congress passed the Federal Reserve act basically in the form the President had recommended. Amendments also provided for exclusive governmental contro...

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... 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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... ; and "bad" trusts that could either benefit the public or are a detriment to the economic system. In order to accomplish his over 40 busts he had to expand federal powers. In doing this he was able to further empower the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and enforce the Sherman Anti-Trust Act more rigidly. In breaking up monopolies and regulating ... to shift from the gold standard that made money inaccessible to the public, he led the passing of the Federal Reserve Act, which divided the private National Bank into 12 district banks regulated by the Federal Reserve Board. This eventu...

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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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... that they would freeze when the winter came without any coal. The groups negotiated, but upon the mine owners' refusal to compromise, T. Roosevelt threatened to take over the mines with federal troops. This incident assured him election by a landslide in 1904 because the public liked his decision. Perhaps one of the main reasons he was such a great president was due to ... agenda for Congress. He is greatly known for his contributions in protecting the nation's natural resources. Under his administration, the Forest Reserve Act of 1881 was passed which called for 150 million acres to be s...

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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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... Freedom, argued for lower tariffs in order to help the poor, and a graduated income tax. In an effort to control the nation's system of banking he created 12 Federal Reserve Banks through the Federal Reserve Act which could adjust interest rates and alter the nation's money supply by selling or buying government securities. This act is still in effect today. Wilson was also very ... hours. This act eventually helped in the process of shortening workdays for all industrial workers. He also supported many ideas in order to create a system of workers" compensation for injured federal emplo...

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... This large reform benefited large amounts of people who no longer had to pay too much for poor quality items. These sizeable reforms became the Federal Trade Commission which allowed the investigation into the fraudulent businesses, and the Clayton Anti-Trust Act which extended the Sherman anti-trust act which was already ... money to the farmers, this act did a lot of good by lowering the money farmers needed to get the tools essential to their job. The Federal Worker Compensation worked to paid employees who were injured on the job so that they might have a buffer while looking for a ...

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... domestic programs. In 1913 and in 1914 he had a plan called New Freedom to go with the Underwood Tariff Act. Then he had the Federal Reserve Act this system helped to strengthen the economy. Charlton 2 He established the Federal Trade Commission under The Clayton Antitrust Act that helped to limit the powers of Big Bosses. When it was time for his reelection in ... due to the popular majority and not the Electoral college.1916 was a good year for Wilson. In this year he was able to give marketing aid to farmers and protect federal loans. Also he put into effect the 8-hour day for all ra...

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... united in a third party and nominated Roosevelt for President. Although he was defeated, the new President, Woodrow Wilson, sponsored many progressive measures. The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 reformed the currency system, the Clayton Antitrust Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, both of 1914, extended government regulation of big business, and the Keating-Owen Act of 1916 restricted child labor. The energy ... having the most success, in my opinion, would be the Progressives. Several landmark acts were passed regulating bug businesses and trusts (Federal Trade Commission and Clay...

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... meat processing realities and inspired Roosevelt to pass the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906. The Meat Inspection Act made meat producers subject to federal inspections and the Pure Food and Drug Act prevented product alteration and mislabeling. These acts placed control on the food and drug companies, ensured consumer health, and promised fair practices ... the money for necessary government projects. This was never done or even allowed before Wilson's presidency. Wilson also made huge progress in bank reform. In 1913, the Federal Reserve Act was passed. It p...

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... of labor for women and city employees, Workmen's compensation for widows, building codes and state inspections, regulations of insurance and income tax. The success of the Progressive movement through federal legislation and greater social awareness instituted standardized measures for the average American citizen. This was done by promoting human and social rights of deprived groups. Such as the NAWSA, ... National American Woman Suffrage Association, the strategy of the organization was to get ratification of enough state suffrage to force Congress to approve a federal amendment. From ...

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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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... history in which improving working conditions, improving the way of life, exposing corruption, expanding democracy and making reforms were the issues of this period. Also, the expansion of the federal government's powers, competition and economic distribution of wealth, and the social welfare of American citizens concerned many leaders during this time. During the Progressive Era business had a great ... workers he did this by adding the income tax. This really helped the poor because they were taxed less than big business men were. Wilson helped the economy by instituting a Federal Reser...

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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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... Wilson was a democrat. By presenting his program personally before the Democratically controlled Congress, Wilson was able to have certain laws passed like, the Underwood Tariff Act, The Federal Reserve Act, Lafollette Seamen's bill, the Federal Farm Loan Act, providing low-interest loans to farmers. He also signed Adamson Act, providing 8 hours day to interstate railroad workers, and the Child Labor Act which limited ... children's working hours. As the war president, Wilson made a major contribution to America as Wilson immobilized platoons and establishing a series of war agencies. W...

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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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... it. When Wilson first became president he pushed for equality of opportunity for all men. He presented many new proposals to congress. He created new agencies such as the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Trade Commission. Wilson was also accountable for the ratification of the 18th Amendment. In 1920 he passed the 19th Amendment which allowed women to vote. During his second ... ...

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... . During his administration, he brought back the policy of addressing Congress in person and calling for reforms. The tariff was decreased and the National Reserve was formed. Labor laws were also formed under his leadership. The Federal Trade Commission was created and the 17th-19th amendments were passed under his advisory. Wilson experienced hardships with the Mexicans after the assassination of the ... ...

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