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What is happening in this picture? How might alcohol play a role in each of these problems? What does the artist say is the solution?
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Temperance Movement – A reform movement from the 1800’s that attempted to “clean up” society. Women’s Christian Temperance Movement – Considered drinking to be a sin Anti-Saloon League – Largest force behind prohibition Mostly, Temperance groups were fighting against the problems created by alcohol
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1919 – Temperance groups (like the WCTU) got their wish as the 18 th Amendment passed, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. Not received well by others. WWI just ended and people were ready to move on with their lives. They wanted to enjoy life instead of make more sacrifices.
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1919, Congress passes the Volstead Act to enforce prohibition Prohibition bureau was created to raid speakeasies (“underground saloons” where people drank in private) and stop “bootleggers” (people who brew and transported alcohol illegally).
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The Volstead Act only provided about $7 million and 1500 agents to enforce prohibition for the entire country. Local authorities often considered it a federal responsibility to enforce prohibition
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Organized Crime grew In every major city, getting people alcohol became a lucrative business. Most famous gangster – Al Capone Completely controlled the liquor industry in Chicago (as well as many police and government officials).
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In 1933, the U.S. ratifies the 21 st Amendment which repealed prohibition The only Amendment that functions to repeal a previous amendment.
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