In this episode of Echoes from the Archives, Alex and Ivy take a deep dive into Amendments 16 through 21, exploring the transformative shifts that defined early 20th-century America. From the introduction of income tax and direct election of senators to the bold (but short-lived) experiment of Prohibition, they examine how these amendments reshaped governance, democracy, and society. The discussion highlights the expansion of federal power, the growing role of direct democracy, and the ever-evolving nature of the Constitution.

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