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=16W6= =Amendment 16 = By Francesco Shkurtaj And Griffin Southard


 * Essential Question 1: What issues prompted the creation of your amendment? **

= = ="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." =
 * Essential Question 2: What impact did your amendment have on society at that time? **

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 * The 16th amendment allows the government to collect income tax from all Americans. **

WHAT LED TO THE CREATION OF THIS AMENDMENT?
The 16th amendment was created for only one main reason. That reason is, America needed extra money for the upcoming World War 1. The amendment was passed in 1913, only 1 year before the Great War. By Francesco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axKDFOVWb6c

WHAT WERE INCOME TAXES LIKE BEFORE THE AMENDMENT?
Before this amendment, there was a previous proposal of an income tax of 2%, which was rejected by a ruling of 5-4. During the Civil War, there was an income tax, which was, anyone making more than $800 was charged 3% of their income. This was then changed to 3-5% on any income of over $600. In terms of businesses, William Taft (the president at the time) proposed a 2% tax on corporations. Griffin

WHO WAS BEHIND THE CREATION OF THIS AMENDMENT?
William Jennings Bryan consistently suggested the passing of an income tax, even though the Congress thought that it would never get passed. The Congress proposed a constitutional amendment enacting the tax, because they thought that three-fourths of the states would never ratify it. Much to their surprise, it did get passed and has now changed. Info from Francesco And written by Griffin.

Williams Jennings Bryan
Born in March 19 1860 Died in July 26 1925 Info and picture By Francesco

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">WHAT STATES DIDN'T RATIFY THE 16TH AMENDMENT?
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The legislatures that never considered The legislatures that rejected the amendment, without ever ratifying it: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The states that never considered the 16th amendment: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">All other states ratified the amendment, much to the surprise of Congress. Found info by Francesco and written by Griffin
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Connecticut
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Rhode Island
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Utah
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Virginia
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Florida
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Pennsylvania

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">WHAT WAS THE REACTION OF THE CITIZENS?
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Most northern states did not like the idea of an income tax. Although, most of the western states strongly supported the idea of an income tax. Francesco/ Griffin

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">HOW LONG WAS THE 16TH AMENDMENT AN IDEA?
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">It first took place during the civil war which prompted the first american income tax in 1861. But shortly after it was repealed in 1872. Even though congress repealed it the idea never really disappeared. The idea appeared in 1894 and again in 1909 and then finally after 3/4 of the states of the states making it into an amendment in 1913 on February 25th. By Francesco <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">WHO BENEFITED FROM THE AMENDMENT?
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The government was benefited because the taxes raised the income for the government so that they could fight WWI. Also, the not as rich families were benefited by the income tax because they did not have to pay as much as the richer families. By Francesco

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">WHO DIDN'T BENEFIT FROM THE 16TH AMENDMENT?
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Most of the richer families in America benefited the least from this amendment. With the potential approach of WWI, the rate of taxes on wealthier families went up from 7% to 77%. The taxes for bigger companies was raised as well. Written by Griffin. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">HOW MUCH WAS THE INCOME TAX?
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">If someone was earning about $20,000, they would end up paying about 2% of that money toward the government. Written by Griffin. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenue_Act_of_1913#Income_tax]

WHAT PROBLEMS DID THIS AMENDMENT AROUSE?
Sometimes, some people refuse to pay the income tax of the 16th amendment. This is because many people think that the 16th amendment was never properly ratified and they should therefore not have to pay the taxes. They also believe that the 16th amendment has no clause. Although the people who claim that, are still subject to the income tax. Written by Griffin. [|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_protester_Sixteenth_Amendment_arguments#Summary]

Essential Question 1: The 16th amendment wasn't created for no reason. The 16th amendment was created for collecting money for the world war one which about to happen during the time. Because of the war they needed money to supply the solders with food. Also money, equipment, medical treatments and places to sleep(camps). By Francesco

Essential Question 2: The 16th amendment aroused many problems, along with fixing many previous ones. The government was able to pay for the upcoming World War 1. Many people did and still do not pay the taxes because they think that the 16th amendment was never properly ratified and has no clause. The north was highly against the income tax, but the west states supported it greatly. The amendment benefited most average families and also the government. It did not benefit the rich who had to end up paying more of a tax. Before the amendment, there was an income tax that was okay, but the 16th amendment revised and made the income tax better than before. By Griffin.

=Current Events= Griffin Southard

[|L.A. Considers Income Tax on Rich to Help Homeless]
L.A. county don't yet have the authority to change the income tax, and to get the authority they would have to change a state law. Some politicains, though, are seeking to do just that soon.

Francesco Shkurtaj []

Donald trump to raise taxes for the rich! Not exactly. In the article they wrote that in an interview with Donald Trump, he said that he will raise taxes for the rich. But when they asked again he said thats not what he meant. Donald said that he meant that, the taxes should be lower because more people would be able to pay and not go to other places. Which the highest would be mostly over 25%. But the problem people say is that if he lowers the tax, we wouldn't get enough of revenue. Which will mean losing 9.5 trillion over 10 years. Mrs. Clinton is also doing the same plan as Donald but a little differently.

The 16th amendment is still important today because it allows the government collect income tax which will help with the debt problem. Even though it has caused many problems over the years with the tax scale. Which meant the higher money you make, higher the taxes you'll need to pay for. Taxes are really important because it helps pay debt, education. Like building schools, paying teachers, getting the right material like books. Also pay for building, roads, buildings, bridges new technology. Also for medicine for cancer, ebola and many more which is useful for people. This is why the 16th amendment is still important and should not be removed.

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