The Progressive Era lasted from 1900 to 1917. As president, Roosevelt expanded federal powers. He, along with most Progressives, believed that the federal government should operate to help the public good and as a protector for consumers. Though he was not an advocate for eliminating many things. Roosevelt became known as a trust-buster during this time. While federal powers expanded, a number of amendments were passed during the Progressive Era. These included the ability of the government to collect an income tax, the direct election of senators, prohibition on the production and sale of alcohol, and suffrage for women. Additionally, more laws were passed which enlarged federal control over the banking industry, labor laws, and standards of health and safety. As president Roosevelt expanded federal powers to safeguard the public, he, along with most Progressives, believed that the federal government should operate to help the public good and as a protector for consumers. Roosevelt believed in busting wealthy Wall Street trusts and ending railroad monopolies. While federal powers expanded, a number of amendments were passed during the Progressive Era. These included the ability of the government to collect an income tax, the direct election of senators, prohibition on the production and sale of alcohol, and suffrage for women. Additionally, more laws were passed which enlarged federal control over the banking industry, labor laws, and standards of health and safety.