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The american temperance society is founded in Boston, Massachusetts marking the organized start of the movement to reduce alcohol consumption in america
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maine enacts the first statewide prohibition law in the U.S banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol
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The Anti-saloon league is officially founded in oberlin, ohio. it becomes one of the most influentail organzation pushing for a nationwide alcohol ban
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After 36 states approved of the 18th amendment, it was ratified then 13 days later the secretary of state Frank L. Polk announced that the 18th amendment was officially incorporated into the constitution.
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the 18th amendment was ratified after being approved by three-fourths of the states
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the Volstead act took effect enforcing the 18th amendment. The Volstead act or also known as the "national prohibition act" banned manufacture sale or transportation of alcoholic beverages that had more than 0.5% would be in violation. the prohibition era officially began
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prohibiton led to the rise of bootlegging and organzied crime. wirh people such as Al capone profiting from illegal alcohol distribution this happened during the 1920s
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the great depression and widespread disregard for prohibition fueled support for repeal this happened from 1929-1932
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the 21st amendment was ratified officially repealing the 18th amendment and ending national prohibition