17: Plutocratic members of the Senate were unhappy with existing methods as a numbers of states established primary elections in which voters chose senate. Local legislatures found it better to directly vote for the senate and this ammendment established direct election of the US senate in 1913.
18: This prohibited all alcoholic drinks which accomplished the goal of the reformers who wanted a dry nation, which was difficult for some groups that had alcohol as part of cultural life.
19: Women's Suffrage or their right to vote after almost 150 years of waiting.
Let's maybe rephrase your insight here about the Irish. It's reasonable to suggest that it was greatly at odds with cultural norms for many Americans.
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