1920s and Prohibition

By AnthonyS12

  • Why it movements started

    The government though that alcohol was the main source of crime and corruption

  • First law passed

    Maine was the first "state" to pass a prohibition law although the Oregon territory already did

  • More states follow

    13 states enacted prohibition legislation

  • Prohibition party is founded

  • Kansas puts prohibition in state constitution

  • Anti-saloon league formed

  • Prohibition passed

    It was ratified by 36 states

  • The 20's

    Bootlegging became a serious crime example is Al Capone and his gang

  • Prohibition comes to an end

    Herbert Hoover made a speech talking about the bad in prohibition and a need for its end

  • Prohibition repealed

    The 21st amendment was passed legalizing the make and sale of alcohol