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The 18th amendment
Congress passes the 18th Amendment, which would restrict the manufacture and sale of alcohol. States are given seven years to ratify the measure. -
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"Thirty First"
Commonly referred to at the time as June “Thirsty-First” — the first day after wartime prohibition started. -
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Wartime Act
Wartime Prohibition Act takes effect, restricting the sale of beverages containing more than 2.75% alcohol. -
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Right to Vote
Congress passes the 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote; ratified by the states on Aug. 18, 1920. Women were instrumental in the temperance movement. -
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Ratified by 36 states
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified by 36 states. Although the amendment bans the production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages, it does not outlaw their consumption. -
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Volstead Act
The U.S. Congress passed the Volstead Act and established guidelines for the enforcement of prohibition. The law goes into effect on January 17, 1920. -
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Starting Prohibition
One year and one day after its ratification prohibition started. -
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Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street crash begins, which ushered into the Great Depression. -
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Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president after campaigning, among other things, to end Prohibition. -
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Prohibition Ratified
21st Amendment repealing Prohibition is ratified.