Prohibition era timeline

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is founded during this time, it argues that banning alcohol will help reduce spousal abuse and other domestic problems,later on they focus on social issues like public health and prostitution. Source:https: //www.thoughtco.com/prohibition-era-timeline-104844

Kansas became the first U.S. state to make prohibition part of its state Constitution. many activists tired to enforce the law using a lot of different techniques, others attempted to interfere with business and destroy bottles of liquor. there were a lot of changes during this time for example,constitutional changes,activism techniques,peaceful demos,disruptive actions,cultural shifts and challenges,Kansas’s move on prohibition in its Constitution was a pivotal moment in American history.

The Anti-Saloon League is formed in Oberlin, Ohio. Within two years, the group becomes an influential national organization lobbying for prohibition. Today, the group survives as the American Council on Alcohol Problems

December 18: The U.S. Senate passes the Volstead Act, one of the first significant steps toward the passage of the 18th Amendment. The law—also known as the National Prohibition Act—prohibits "intoxicating beverages" (any drink containing more than 0.5 percent alcohol).

January 16: The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified by 36 states. Although the amendment bans the production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages, it does not actually outlaw their consumption. October 28: The U.S. Congress passes the Volstead Act and establishes guidelines for the enforcement of prohibition. The law goes into effect on January 17, 1920.

With the passage of Prohibition, a large black market develops around the country. The darker side includes gangs of bootleggers led by figures such as Al Capone, the boss of an organized crime syndicate in Chicago.

Prohibition agent Elliot Ness begins in earnest to tackle violators of Prohibition, including Al Capone's gang in Chicago. It is a difficult task; Capone will ultimately be arrested and prosecuted for tax evasion in 1931

August 11: Herbert Hoover gives an acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination in which he discusses the ills of Prohibition and the need for its end.

March 23: Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Cullen-Harrison Act, which legalizes the manufacture and sale of certain alcoholic products. Support for Prohibition continues to wane, and many call for its removal.

February 20: The U.S. Congress proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would end Prohibition. December 5: Prohibition is officially repealed by the passage of the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.