Every country has a distinct turning point. Evolution is necessary for the growth of any nation. The modern society of the United States is an exemplification of this. There were several events and individuals that help mold the modern American society. The evolution of modern U.S. society throughout the twentieth century to the present day may be illustrated by revealing various terms and topics.
The Sixteenth Amendment was established on February 3, 1913. The income tax levied by the Sixteenth Amendment did not need to be based on the results of the Census or apportioned by the states. There were 36 states that ratified this amendment before it was passed into law. The text of the Sixteenth Amendment reads, "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration." (American Solutions Inc.) The court decision in the case of 1895 in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. resulted in the Sixteenth Amendment. The Sixteenth Amendment allowed Congress to tax incomes in the same manner throughout the United States. (American Solutions Inc.)
[...] Third Printing Ed. Basic Books Print. Freeland, Richard. The Truman Doctrine and the origins of McCarthyism; foreign policy, domestic politics, and internal security, 1946-1948. 1st. New York: Knopf Print. Romano, R. C. The Civil Rights Movement in American Memory. Athens, GA: University of Georgia Press Print. [...]
[...] The Soviet Union did not accept the invitation The primary objective of the Marshall Plan was to provide aid to Europe. There were several goals revealed through this plan. The overall goal of the plan was to help Europe regain prosperity. Europe was devastated by war. The United States attempted to rebuild the area. The removal of trade barriers were another goal of the Marshall Plan. The industry was also expected to be modernized by the Marshall Plan. (Beevor) There were various results of the Marshall Plan. [...]
[...] (Romano ) The Manhattan Project had a profound impact on society. This project included research, development, and innovation. It occurred during World War II. From this project the first atomic bombs were generated. (Beevor) The United States lead the project. The United Kingdom supported the project. Canada also contributed support. The previous counterpart of this project was the British Tube Alloys. (Beevor) In 1939 the Manhattan Project began in secret. Over 130,000 people were included in the project. The project's cost was around billion dollars to complete. [...]
[...] Topeka Board of Education case overturned this decision. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was established on July It may also be identified as Pub.L. 88- Stat (Romano) Segregation was eliminated under this act. Various minorities including women benefited from this act. Segregation in schools, facilities, and work environments were eliminated. Voter registration laws were reconstructed to allow minorities to be included. (Romano ) The initial powers of the act were weak. However, they were strengthened over a certain time period. [...]
[...] (American Solutions Inc.) The amendment was finally repealed in 1933. This occurred on December 5th of this year. The 21st Amendment carried out the duty of repealing the amendment. (American Solutions Inc.) The Eighteenth Amendment was the only constitutional amendment to ever be repealed. The Eighteenth Amendment was regarded as a violation of the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment. (American Solutions Inc.) The Jim Crow laws contributed to the evolution of modern U.S. society in the twentieth century. The term Jim Crow originated around 1904. [...]
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