Constitutional Amendments of the Progressive Era
Study the constitutional amendments passed during the Progressive Era and their lasting impacts. Learn how these legal changes transformed taxation, democracy, prohibition, and voting rights.
Questions
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Which Progressive Era amendment authorized a federal personal income tax?
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Which amendment established the direct popular election of US Senators?
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Which amendment established Prohibition by banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol?
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Which amendment prohibited voting restrictions based on sex?
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How were US Senators selected prior to the ratification of the 17th Amendment?
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What was a major goal of passing the 16th Amendment income tax?
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Which social movement led the effort to ratify the 18th Amendment?
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What was an unintended negative consequence of the 18th Amendment?
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Which constitutional amendment later repealed Prohibition in 1933?
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Which women's organization campaigned heavily for alcohol prohibition?
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Which group of amendments is collectively known as the Progressive Era Amendments?
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How did the 17th Amendment impact government accountability?