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The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” is ratified by the requisite number of states on January 16, 1919.
The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century, when Americans concerned about the adverse effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force, campaigning on the state level and calling for total national abstinence. In December 1917, the 18th Amendment, also known as the Prohibition Amendment, was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification.
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” is ratified by the requisite number of states on January 16, 1919.
The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century, when Americans concerned about the adverse effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force, campaigning on the state level and calling for total national abstinence. In December 1917, the 18th Amendment, also known as the Prohibition Amendment, was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification.
Prohibition is ratified by the states
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Well, they thought it was a good idea at the time, they just didn't fully comprehend the peoples appetite for liquor.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
It created a black market that made some people very wealthy (the Kennedys for instance)
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
Lt Col Charlie Brown - yep, and Joe Kennedy get wealthy, rich, becomes and makes political gains, Al Capone does the same and goes to Prison. Granted Al did use violence Kennedy may not have but their wealth both came from illegal booze.
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Dawson County GA was a large producer of moonshine. Each October we celebrate that history with the Mountain Moonshine festival. We have on display some of the old moonshine hauling vehicles as well as race cars. At the City Hall we also have the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and a moonshine outlet where you can taste and buy moonshine legally.
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In class I always taught, at 18 you can vote but not drink = 18th amendment. At what age can you drink? 21, which is the 21st amendment. No alcohol = 18th, Alcohol=21.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
I hadn't though of that but will remember it now, that was a good teaching point !
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