The Temperance Movement & The Prohibition By ryleenewman 1830 The Temperance Movement begins. 1851 The first prohibiton law is passed. 1855 13 states have ratified the prohibiton legislation. 1890 The National prohibiton party elects its first member. 1893 The Anti-Saloon League is formed. 1917 The Volstead Act (National Prohibition Act) was passed by the Senate. 1918 War Time Prohibiton Acts is passed. 1919 Congress passed the Volstead Acts. 1919 18th amendment ratified in most states.
