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Evaluate social and political origins, accomplishments and limitations of Progressivism.
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Taft received the nomination for the Republican Party. Roosevelt ran on the independent ticket for the Progressive Party. Bull Moose Party Woodrow Wilson is the democratic candidate
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New Nationalism Roosevelt’s Platform Legislation favors women and children in workforce and worker’s compensation, federal trade commission to regulate industry New Freedom Wilson’s Platform Supports free enterprise Roosevelt and Taft split vote Wilson wins presidency
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Underwood Tariff 1913 Reduced the average tariff on imported goods Levies an income tax on people earnings Federal Reserve System Banks would have to keep some of their deposits in a reserve to protect customers money
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Federal Trade Commission 1914 Monitors American businesses Investigates companies and issues “cease and desist” orders against companies involved in unfair trade practices Progressive response: Clayton Antitrust Act: ban on tying agreements and price discrimination
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Almost lost majority in congress, started to support reforms again. Keating-Owen Child Labor Act: prohibits children under 14 from working in factories. Adamson Act: 8 hour workday for railroad workers Federal Farm Loan Act: provides farmers with long term loans at low interest rates.
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President during World War I 14 Points League of Nations
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