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Why it movements started
The government though that alcohol was the main source of crime and corruption -
First law passed
Maine was the first "state" to pass a prohibition law although the Oregon territory already did -
More states follow
13 states enacted prohibition legislation -
Prohibition party is founded
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Kansas puts prohibition in state constitution
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Anti-saloon league formed
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Prohibition passed
It was ratified by 36 states -
The 20's
Bootlegging became a serious crime example is Al Capone and his gang -
Prohibition comes to an end
Herbert Hoover made a speech talking about the bad in prohibition and a need for its end -
Prohibition repealed
The 21st amendment was passed legalizing the make and sale of alcohol