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1 How did Wilson continue the spirit of progressive reform? US History II

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3 Wilson’s New Freedom Target monopolies – believed all trusts were evil Theme: regulation of the economy

4 Economic Regulation Clayton Anti-trust Act (1914): Addition to Sherman Anti-trust Act Outlaws monopolies & buying stocks of other companies, Protected Unions Federal Trade Commission (1914): Watch Dog Agency on Trusts Enforced Clayton Anti-trust Act Federal Reserve System (1913): 12 district banks, and numerous regional branches and member banks

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6 Woman’s Suffrage 19 th Amendment: Ratified 8/26/1920 Women gain the right to vote

7 Mexican Revolution Pancho Villa Bloody revolt Wilson refuses to recognize Nationalists in power/Americans murdered Wilson sent Gen. John J. Pershing to pursue Villa Search ends because of WWI


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