Question

activity 2: the progressive amendments transformed many areas of society. rank-order what you believe would have caused the biggest (1) to smallest (4) impact on society and the economy. give a brief reason for your #1 and #4 choices. (slide 12)

1. - reason:

2.
3.

1. - reason:

Explanation:

To solve this, we first recall the Progressive Amendments (16th, 17th, 18th, 19th). Let's assume the amendments are 16th (income tax), 17th (direct senate election), 18th (prohibition), 19th (women's suffrage).

1. 16th Amendment (Income Tax): Reason - It fundamentally changed government revenue, funding social programs and economic policies, impacting all citizens and businesses.
2. 19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage): Expanded democracy, empowering half the population, affecting social norms and political participation.
3. 17th Amendment (Direct Senate Election): Increased democratic representation by letting people elect senators, reducing political corruption from state legislatures.
4. 18th Amendment (Prohibition): Reason - While it affected society (crime, social norms), its impact was more limited in long - term economic structure compared to income tax, and was later repealed, so its lasting impact was smaller.

Answer:

1. 16th Amendment - reason: Fundamentally changed government revenue, enabling funding for social and economic policies affecting all citizens and businesses.
2. 19th Amendment
3. 17th Amendment
4. 18th Amendment - reason: Had limited long - term economic structural impact, was repealed, and its societal impact (e.g., on crime) was less foundational than income tax or suffrage.