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1. 1893: Rename the country 'The United States of Earth'
Possible rationale: Congressmen, much like our elected leaders today, believed the US to have power over not just its own territory, but the entire word. Also, hippies.
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2. 1878: Replace the President by an executive council of three
Possible rationale: Limit the president's power even further, make room for evil twin presidents. (image source)
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3. 1876: Abolish the United States Senate
Possible Rationale: Until 1913, Senators weren't elected by the people, and instead were appointed by the states. Congress represented the people, while the senate represented the states.
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4. 1894: Recognize God & Jesus Christ as the "supreme authority" in human affairs
Possible rationale: In contrast to the 1876 amendment, everyone just got super religious.
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5. 1876: Bar religious leaders from holding political office
Possible rationale: The proposed amendment also barred federal funding for religious organizations. Another way to separate church and state even further.
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6. 1912: Forbid interracial marriage
Possible rationale: Racist old men.
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7. 1914: Ban divorce
Possible rationale: Stupid old men.
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8. 1916: Put acts of war to a national vote with those voting in the affirmative being required to enlist
Possible rationale: An attempt to somehow compromise the divide between those who wanted to go to war in Europe, and those who preferred isolationism.
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9. 1933: Limit personal wealth to $1 million
Possible rationale: Those wacky Great Depression days.
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10. 1938: Ban drunkenness in the US & its territories
Possible rationale: After the failure of the 21st amendment, Congress decided they hate fun. Again.
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11. 1971: Give American citizens the inalienable right to be free from polution
Possible rationale: Hippies.