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Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co.
This was a court case over the taxes a man should owe, but it was unconstitutional at that time. This led to the 16th Amendment -
The Coal Strike
The Coal Strike was a union formed from workers in a mine who had hard working conditions and terrible pay. This led to a social change of a better working environment in America. -
National Child Labor Committee Formed
This committee worked to protect children from Labor in factories or harsh working environments. This led to a social change of a better working environment and no children's labor in America. -
Start of Great Migration
This migration was of black people from urban areas to rural, more city-like lives. This was a social change since most people lived in farms and changed to city life. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
This was a terrible tragedy of women dying in a fire due to no fire safety precautions. This led to a social change of a better working environment for women and America especially. -
The 17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment was where congress made there be direct election and voting for US senators in their state. This was a constitutional amendment new from this era. -
The 16th Amendment
The 16th amendment was where congress decided to put taxes without considering the population. This was a constitutional amendment from this era of change. -
Petition From The Women Voters Anti-Suffrage Party
Women all over America got together to sign a petition to be able to vote. This was a social change that also led to the 19th constitutional amendment. -
The 18th Amendment
The 18th amendment was the beginning of prohibition and denied the selling and transporting alcohol over seas. This was a call for change in this new era as an amendment. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment called for women specifically to be granted permission to vote. This gave them the power and responsibility that the women's suffrage movement has been asking for.