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In January of 1920, the 18th amendment of the Constitution stated that the sale, manufacturing, and transport of alcohol was illegal. How did this happen?
On today's episode, we'll learn about t prohibition. We'll look at early temperance movements, why temperance leagues began to spring up across America, how the prohibition movement gained power in Congress, and what happened after the 18th amendment was ratified.
Read more about Prohibition:
history.com/topics/prohibition
history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-prohibition
pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/roots-of-prohibition
archives.gov/education/lessons/volstead-act
history.com/this-day-in-history/carry-nation-smashes-bar
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In January of 1920, the 18th amendment of the Constitution stated that the sale, manufacturing, and transport of alcohol was illegal. How did this happen?
On today's episode, we'll learn about t prohibition. We'll look at early temperance movements, why temperance leagues began to spring up across America, how the prohibition movement gained power in Congress, and what happened after the 18th amendment was ratified.
Read more about Prohibition:
history.com/topics/prohibition
history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-prohibition
pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/roots-of-prohibition
archives.gov/education/lessons/volstead-act
history.com/this-day-in-history/carry-nation-smashes-bar
US 101 on Facebook: facebook.com/usahistory101
US 101 on Twitter: twitter.com/usahistory101
US 101 on Instagram: instagram.com/usahistory101
US 101 on Snapchat: @usahistory101
