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Domestic production of hemp encouraged
People used hemp to make ropes, sails, clothing. These actions were encouraged by the government. At one point in time it became mandtory that farmers grew hemp because it was that needed and used in the country. -
Fear of marijuana
Refer to Mexican Weed of Madness post for a full description of this time period. -
Federal Bureau of Narcotics is created
The Federal Bureau of Narcotis is created as a reaction to the rise in drug use. -
Reefer Madness
Reefer Madness was a popular movie PSA. -
Marijuana Tax Act
The Marijuana Tax Act was passed and forced. -
Norml is Created
National Orginazition for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is created. -
Nixion Declares War on Drugs
The War on Drugs offically begins. -
Marijuana Health Test
A test was done on monkeys to see if marijuana affected the brain. the test proved yes however the test was incorrect because the monekeys were in fact straved of oxygen. -
Medical Use Legalized in California
Laws have been passed allowing people with AIDS, cancer, and other serious and painful diseases to get Medical Marijuana. -
Five States
Medical Marijuana is legal in five states. -
Califorina Prop 19
State Legalization of Marijuana is voted upon. 53% said no 47% said yes.
