Political Developments: Constitutional Amendments under Wilson Flashcards
How many Amendments were passed while Wilson was President?
4
Which 4 Amendments were passed under Wilson?
16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments
What did the 16th Amendment do?
Gave the right to impose income tax
When was the 16th Amendment passed?
1913
What were the initial thoughts of Congress on the 16th Amendment?
They were not certain on it
Why did Congress eventually like Income Tax and when did they realise this?
In 1917 they realised that Income Tax made more money than tariffs
What did the 17th Amendment do?
Made it so that all Senators had to be elected by popular vote
When was the 17th Amendment passed?
1913
What was significant about the 17th Amendment?
It meant that there would be less corruption in politicis
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Enforced Prohibition
When was the 18th Amendment passed?
1919
What was significant about the 18th Amendment?
It meant that the Dry’s had prevailed in Politics and alcohol would be banned
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Gave women the right to vote
When was the 19th Amendment passed?
1920
What was significant about the 19th Amendment?
It meant women now were included in Democracy
