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Prohibition in Constitution
Kansas is the first state to have prohibition in their constitution -
Volstead Act
The United States government passes the Volstead Act. This is the first step to the 18th amendment. This bans all alcohol. -
18th Amendment
This amendment is supported by 36 states. It bans all alcohol from being drunk, transported and selling. -
The results of the Volstead
People created the Black market so they are still able to get alcohol and anything that is considered illegal. This starts a rise in the crime rate. -
Volstead Act #2
The government passes this act and the Whole United States has to follow it starting in January. -
Al Capone
There is a gang that gets started in Chicago. The Government starts working to try and ban this gang. -
Hoover
Herbert Hoover talks to the president and tries to convince him to end the Prohibition Act. He brought up a point that if it was abolished the cries rates would drop back down and be normal again. -
New amendment
The government tries to work to get a new amendment for the constitution to end Prohibition. -
Cullen Harrison Act
This act was passed by Roosevelt. Now some alcoholic drinks are allowed. -
Prohibition End
The 21 amendment ends the Prohibition Era.