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Interstate Commerce Commission

1906

The passage of the Hepburn Act challenging the economic power of the railroad industry. It also expands the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)

17th Amendment

1913

The 17th amendment to the Constitution was ratified to counter Senate corruption by the direct election of senators

18th Amendment

Jan 16, 1919

Established the prohibition of "intoxicating liquors" in the United States.

19th Amendment

Aug 18, 1920

Prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.