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Progressive-Era amendments (1900-1920) dealt with which pair?

Rationale

Woman suffrage & prohibition.

The Progressive Era amendments, particularly the 19th and 18th Amendments, focused on expanding rights and implementing social reforms. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, while the 18th Amendment established prohibition, both significant changes in American society during this period.

A (Woman suffrage & prohibition) CORRECT

This choice accurately reflects two major Progressive Era amendments: the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol. Together, these amendments represent the era's commitment to both expanding democratic participation and promoting moral reform.

B (Federal income tax & two-term presidency) YOUR ANSWER

This choice references the 16th Amendment, which established a federal income tax, and the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. While both amendments were significant, they do not represent a pair specifically associated with the Progressive Era (1900-1920) and instead relate to economic policy and presidential tenure.

C (Direct election of senators & presidential disability) YOUR ANSWER

This option includes the 17th Amendment, which allowed for the direct election of U.S. senators, and the 25th Amendment, which addresses presidential disability and succession. Although the 17th Amendment aligns with the Progressive movement's goals, the 25th Amendment was ratified later, in 1967, making this choice incorrect.

D (Citizenship & voting for ex-slaves) YOUR ANSWER

This choice pertains to the 14th and 15th Amendments, which established citizenship and voting rights for African American men. However, these amendments were ratified during the Reconstruction Era (1868-1870) and not during the Progressive Era, making this option inaccurate in the context of the specified time frame.

Conclusion

The Progressive Era amendments primarily focused on social reforms such as woman suffrage and prohibition, highlighted by the 19th and 18th Amendments. Other choices, while significant in their own contexts, do not align with the specific goals and time frame of the Progressive movement. Thus, recognizing the importance of both woman suffrage and prohibition is essential for understanding the social transformations that characterized this era in American history.

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