to help the poor, Progressive reformers called for a constitutional amendment to legalize a graduated income tax.
to pay for programs to help all americans - apex
the wealthy would carry the greatest tax burden
to pay for programs to help all americans
After the Supreme Court decision in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan and Trust, Progressives sought to create a federal income tax by Constitutional amendment.
Progressives supported a graduated federal income tax because it was seen as a way to address income inequality by imposing higher rates on the wealthy while relieving the tax burden on the lower and middle classes. This approach aimed to redistribute wealth more equitably and fund social programs that would benefit the broader population. Additionally, a graduated income tax aligned with progressive values by promoting fairness and increasing government revenue for public services.
Worked for a national income tax >apex
One action that progressives took to hellp poor people is work for a national income tax.
Worked for a national income tax
Progressives worked for a national income tax to help poor people.
Worked for a national income tax >apex
The progressives supported income tax because they hoped the income tax would enable the government to lower tariffs. They also believed the taxs on incomes were faier.
to pay for programs to help all americans - apex
One action is that they promoted laws against child labor.
A constitution amendment
A constitution amendment
the wealthy would carry the greatest tax burden
the wealthy would carry the greatest tax burden. :]