Question

Match each piece of Progressive legislation with its primary purpose. (2 points)
Progressive Legislation:
18th Amendment
Pure Food and Drug Act
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
16th Amendment
Sherman Antitrust Act
Purpose:
Banned the making and selling of alcohol.
To stop the sale of contaminated foods and drugs and to ensure truthful labeling.
Allowed citizens to directly vote for their senators.
To guarantee women the constitutional right to vote.
To authorize Congress to levy a federal income tax on individuals and corporations.
To dissolve business monopolies and trusts that unfairly limited competition.

Answer 1

18th Amendment — Banned the making and selling of alcohol.
Pure Food and Drug Act — To stop the sale of contaminated foods and drugs and to ensure truthful labeling.
17th Amendment — Allowed citizens to directly vote for their senators.
19th Amendment — To guarantee women the constitutional right to vote.
16th Amendment — To authorize Congress to levy a federal income tax on individuals and corporations.
Sherman Antitrust Act — To dissolve business monopolies and trusts that unfairly limited competition.