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18th Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment to the United States ConstitutionProhibited the consumption of alcoholic beverages. However the Amendment officially started on January 17, 1920. -
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Volstead Act
The Volstead Act enforced the 18th Amendment which prohibited alcohol consumption. However, was repealed along with the 18th Amendment after the 21st Amendment was passed. -
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Prohibition of Alcohol
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21st Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment to the United States ConstitutionRepealed the 18th Amendment or the Prohibition of alcohol. Repealing the 18th Amendment meant almost everybody could consume alcohol. The only people not allowed were people under 21.