The Carey Act gave states some federal lands, if the state promised to provide water and make cities and populate the land.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Forest Reserve Act of 1891
The Forest Reserve Act gave the president the power to set aside forests as national parks and to preserve them.
Desert Land Act of 1877
The Desert Land Act was that the government sold a large amount of land for cheap, but people had to irrigate it and grow on it within three years.
Federal Reserve 1913
The Federal Reserve made the government control the bank. It divided the country into 12 districts each with a central bank, and now the Federal Reserve would issue paper money so it could be circulated quicker.
Fedral Trade Commision 1914
The Federal Trade Commission gave the president the power to appoint a committee to investigate any industry that could or is involved with interstate commerce.
Women's Bureau and Children's Bureau
These both were organizations that "wedged" women onto the national stage. Women now could have an important part in the federal government.
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