1920's and Prohibition

By ethan humphrey

  • natonal group

    American Temperance Union forms through the merger of two national groups.

  • world women

    World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union forms in Hillsboro, Ohio.

  • 16th Amendment

    the 16th Amendment, passed by Congress in 1909 to establish a federal income tax

  • 18th amendment

    Congress passes the 18th Amendment, which would restrict the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

  • Thirsty-First

    the first day after wartime prohibition started.

  • Congress

    Congress passes the 19th Amendment to give women rights

  • wartime

    Wartime Prohibition Act takes effect, restricting the sale of beverages containing alcohol in it

  • movement

    women where instrumental in the temperance movement

  • Great Depression.

    The Wall Street crash begins, ushering in the Great Depression.

  • 21st Amendment

    21st Amendment repealing Prohibition is ratified.