Taft and Wilson

(Period: Discontent and Reform)

Synopsis:

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Historical synopsis courtesy of A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times by Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the former United States Information Agency (1953-1999).

Key Events:

• March 4, 1909 - William Howard Taft becomes president
• February 3, 1913 - the 16th Amendment was ratified, which allows Congress to levy federal income taxes
• April 8, 1913 - the 17th Amendment was ratified, establishing direct election of United States Senators by popular vote
• March 4, 1913 - Woodrow Wilson becomes president.
• Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 - building on the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, this law specified particular prohibited conduct, the three-level enforcement scheme, the exemptions, and the remedial measures.