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2700 B.C. China
Chinese use marijuana for clothing, shoes, accessories and as a medication. -
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200 A.D.
Hua T'o uses cannabis resin as an anesthetic. -
1611 Marijuana to Jamestown
Settlers introduced Marijuana to the United States. Hemp was used in paper, clothing, and for recreation. -
Farmers Must Produce Marijuana
Authorities were charging fees and penalties for people that were not producing marijuana. It was a necessity during war times for clothing and paper. Some believed it to be more valuable than tobacco. -
George Washington grows marijuana
George Washington was known to grow marijuana for recreational purposes and preferred it over tobacco. -
1840 Added to United States Pharmacopeia
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8327 Hemp plantations
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Ohio Medical Society Convenes
Marijuana shows success in treating various medical conditions. -
1930 Companies produce extract
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Marijuana Tax Act of 1937
This Act placed taxes, fees, and regulations on the productions and use of marijuana. -
1942 Removed from United States Pharmacopeia
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1964 THC Synthesized
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1970 Controlled Substance Act
The controlled substance act lists marijuana as a schedule I drug. -
1996 Compassionate Use Act
The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 legalized medical marijuana in the state of California. -
18 States Since 1996
18 states have legalized medical or recreational use of marijuana since 1996. It is expected this number will greatly increase in the coming years.
