New Federal Agencies

The Women's Bureau in 1920

The Women's Bureau was created to be a federal advocate of women labor in the economy. Progressivism has enabled women to come into the spotlight of politics at last, symbolized by the growing legal gains.

The Children's Bureau of 1912

The Children's Bureau was created to be a protector for children forced to take part in the economy. This organization came about mainly due to the fighting efforts of women, hoping to improve their sphere, the home, by making children safer.

Federation Trade Commission of 1914

The Federal Trade Commission was a attack on monoploies and was meant to be the most crippling of them all. Unlawful competition, mislabeling, adulteration, and bribery were all practices that became taboo, punishable by death to your business. This was the last segment of priviledged wall that Wilson hopped as president.

Federal Reserve of 1913

The Federal Reserve Act gave the president the power to appoint a borad to head 12 regional banks across the US. The borad was also given the ability to print paper money to match the need of business and public interests. Wilson's economic law sllowed America to continue throbbing with power throughout the First World War.

Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916

The Federal Farm Loan Act enabled farmers to aquire credit at low interest rates. Wilson passed this legistlation to appease both the progressives and the Populists and to secure their votes in the upcoming election.