What was one reason why the Seventeenth Amendment passed? The amendment lessened the power of political machines. The amendment eliminated all political corruption. The amendment gave senators more power in office. The amendment gave each state more senators.

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

i really really really really really really dont know

this is a good question! i'll do some research and come back when i have the answer!