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The American Temperance Society was established.
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Temperance movement is a social movement that wants reduced or no use of alcoholic beverages. Temperance movements usually dislike excessive alcohol use, promote complete soberness, or pressure the government to enact anti-alcohol laws or complete prohibition of alcohol.
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The first law prohibiting alcohol use and promoting prohibition is passed.
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National prohibition party is a political party in the United States best known for it historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an large part of the temperance movement. It was once an important force in the politics of the United States. It has declined dramatically since the repeal of the 18th amendment.
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The Anti-Saloon league is formed. The Anti-Saloon League was one of the leading prohibition organizations in the country during the temperance movement.
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The Volstead act, formally known as the national prohibition act, was the enforcing act that came before the 18th amendment.
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The 18th amendment is ratified by 36 of the 48 states and goes into effect. The 18th amendment made prohibition a national law.
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre occurred. The violence between warring bootlegging gangs turned many people against Prohibition.
