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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.
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Refer to Mexican Weed of Madness post for a full description of this time period.
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The Federal Bureau of Narcotis is created as a reaction to the rise in drug use.
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Reefer Madness was a popular movie PSA.
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The Marijuana Tax Act was passed and forced.
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National Orginazition for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is created.
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The War on Drugs offically begins.
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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.
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Laws have been passed allowing people with AIDS, cancer, and other serious and painful diseases to get Medical Marijuana.
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Medical Marijuana is legal in five states.
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State Legalization of Marijuana is voted upon. 53% said no 47% said yes.
