Wilson's New Freedom
Background Youth in the South Strict Upbringing Lawyer, professor, college president, and governor before president.
Two Key Antitrust Measures Clayton Antitrust Act Federal Trade Commission Strengthened Sherman Antitrust Act Prohibited corporations from gaining stock if it created a monopoly. Made strikes legal Agency created to investigate possible violations of regulatory statutes, required periodic reports from corporations.
New Tax System Underwood Act- reduce tariff rates Urged citizens to push senators to pass Graduated Federal Income Tax Federal Reserve System
Success of Women Suffrage Education led to new styles of protest Carrie Chapman Catt Tactics- 1. organization 2. unity of local, state, and national workers 3. wide base of support. 4. Cautious Lobbying 5. Ladylike behavior 1919, 19th Amendment passed granting women the right to vote.
Wilson and Civil Rights Promised to treat blacks equally and speak out against lynching. Did neither while in office. Placed segregationist in the Cabinet Confrontations and limitations
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