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Tennessee made the United States first prohibition law. It prohibited the selling of alcoholic beverages in taverns and stores. This law was put into place because on average Americans consumed 1.7 bottles of hard liquor a week. Those who were caught selling liquors would be fined at the "discretion of the court".
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The National Prohibition party was a minor political organization. It prohibited the use of alcoholic beverages throughout the country. It allied with other oraganizations that were a lot like itself.
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This Union was founded in Cleveland, Ohio. Housewives prayed that the sale of liquor needed to be stopped. They wanted to keep their children safe. In 3 months of starting this union, the women had gotten rid of liquor in over 250 communities in their area.
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This amendment prohibited the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol in the United States. It would be put into action January 17, 1920.
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This amendment was ratified by Congress on this day. It went it to effect the next January.
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The Volstead Act was created to carry out the 18th amendment. It remained in action until the 21st amendment was passed.
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Al Capone was the leader of the Chicago Mafia during the Prohibition Era. He had an operation in bootlegging and gambling which overpowered the crime scenes. He had many illegal businesses.
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There were many criminals of the Prohibition era but the main ones that everyone knew about were Al Capone, Bonnie & Clyde, and John Dillinger. Many didn't have jobs so they acted in gangs to get money easily. People became criminals because the alcohol was banned.
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Congress proposed and ratified the 21st amendment. This amendment ended national prohibition.
