1920's and Prohibition

By Summerelise

  • 1919

    January 17 - February 25: although the requisite number of states had already ratified the 18th Amendment, the following states also ratified it: Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island became the second (of two) states to vote against ratification.

  • 1920

    The prohibition era began. This outlawed the drinking and consumption of alcohol in the U.S. National Prohibition Party nominated Aaron S. Watkins (Ohio) for President; he received 188,685 votes. August 26: the 19th Amendment, granting the vote to women, became law.

  • 1922

    Although the 18th Amendment had already been ratified, New Jersey added its ratification vote on March 9, becoming the 48th of 48 states to take a position on the Amendment, and the 46th state to vote for ratification. The 18th Amendment was the outlawing of alcohol. Nobody followed these laws.