Question

PLEASE HELP 45 POINTS!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

#3

Explanation:

16-to-1 - failed

Govt control of railroads - failed

Direct election of senators - successful (17th amendment)

creation of a federal income tax - successful (16th amendment)

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The Grange.

2. It was a diverse organization that included African Americans and women.

3. Direct election of senators and Creation of a federal Income tax is successful.

Explanation:

1. In 1867, the Grange Movement was founded. it was originally an Agrarian movement. Farmers blamed the Railroads for their problem. Farmers felt that they were being overcharged by the Railroads and the grain storage facilities.

2. In the 1880s the black farmers in the south faced many economic problems. Women served as the chief officers in this Alliance such as Mary Elizabeth Lease. African Americans had their own "Colored Farmer's" Alliance which also has strong membership.

3. The 17th Amendment of the constitution ratified the direct elections of the senators and the 16th Amendment of the constitution ratified Federal Income Tax.