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Temperance Movements
Temperance movements gain popularity, fighting against the use of alcohol. These movements, led by large groups of people, typically took place in English speaking countries. -
Maine Law
Maine was the first state to pass the prohibition law, making selling alcoholic beverages illegal, except for few exceptions. Governor John Hubbard passed the law. -
Prohibition Party Founded
A group of people founded the prohibition party, a force against the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcohol. This greatly affected the ratification of the 18th Amendment. -
Volstead Act
The Volstead Act was passed after Congress over-rid a veto on it. The Volstead Act was passed by the US and was one of the key steps in passing the 18th amendment. -
End of WWI
Fighting ends in World War I, as Germany and allies sign a treaty. -
Radification of the 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment called for stopping of all manufacturing, selling, and transporting of alcoholic beverages. This law was ratified by 36 states, and on the federal leve, but was later appealed, the only amendment to ever be appealed. -
Bootleggers Arise
Bootleggers were known as people who transported or sold alcohol legally. With the 18th Amendment being ratified, bootlegging became an issue. -
Women Voting
The 19th Amendement is passed, allowing women of the US the write to vote. -
The Great Depression Begins
Due to the stock market crash of 1929, the great depression began. As the unemployment rate of the people in the United States raised, finances crashed. -
18th Amendment Repealed
President Franklin D. Roosevelt pulled back the amendment that criminalized alcohol. During the time of the 18th Amendment, many issues arised and the repealing of the law fixed issues.
