16th Amendment (1913)
Allowed Congress to enact a graduated income tax through the Underwood Tariff. By 1917 revenue from the income tax had far surpassed to revenue from the tariff
17th Amendment (1913)
Established the direct election of Senators, a favorite goal of progressives.
18th Amendment (1919)
Prohibited all alcoholic drinks - temporarily.
19th Amendment (1920)
The vote was given to women.
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