Legislation – Acts & Treaties

During the the 20th century, America was still a relatively new nation. From 1901 to 2000, several important legislations were passed that shaped the political and social orientation of the country.

Tillman Act of 1907

The Act was sponsored in the Senate by Senator Benjamin Tillman. This is why it came to be called the Tillman Act. Read more about the Tillman Act of 1907 >>