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Kansas becomes the first US state to put prohibition in their constitution
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The senate passes the Volstead act which is the first step to moving toward the 18th amendment. This bans intoxication beverages.
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The 18th Amendment is ratified by 36 states. It bans the production, transportation, and selling alcohol. People can still consume it though.
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They pass the Volstead act and it goes into affect January 17, 1920
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Since the prohibition started, people have created a black market for the beverages and other illegal things they want. This resulted in many problems such as gangs and a rise in crimes.
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There is a major gang called Al Capone's gang in Chicago. The government starts to try and put a stop to things like this gang.
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Herbert gives a speech to the president to try and put an end to the prohibition act. He thought if the prohibition was gone so would be all the violence.
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As soon as Franklin becomes president he passes the Cullen Harrison act. It allows for some alcoholic beverages to be legal. People still want a complete end to the prohibition act.
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The US congress tries to put an end to the prohibition act by bringing up a new amendment for the constitution
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The prohibition comes to an end by the 21st amendment which was added to the constitution.