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Political Reform Progressive

By JanethS.
  • Interstate Commerce Commission

    Interstate Commerce Commission

    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

    17th Amendment

    The 17th amendment to the Constitution was ratified to counter Senate corruption by the direct election of senators
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment

    Established the prohibition of "intoxicating liquors" in the United States.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

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