Historical Events tagged with "social policy"
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Nebraska Approves Prohibition Amendment
Nebraska became the 36th state to approve the Eighteenth Amendment, which established Prohibition in the United States. This amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. The approval by Nebraska, along with others, reached the necessary three-quarters majority required for constitutional validation. As a result, this marked a significant turning point in American social policy, reflecting the temperance movement’s influence in the early 20th century. The Eighteenth Amendment laid the groundwork for a nationwide ban on alcohol that took effect one year later.
Continue ReadingPassage of the People's Budget in Parliament
The People's Budget marked a radical shift in British fiscal policy. Introduced primarily by Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George, the budget aimed to address wealth inequality and fund social programs through increased taxation on the wealthy. This was the first budget in British history designed explicitly to redistribute wealth among the public. It faced significant opposition from the House of Lords but was nonetheless passed by the House of Commons, showcasing a decisive moment in the evolution of British social policy.
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