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Prohibition movement begins in the United States
Several states began passing laws that restricted people from drinking alcohol. -
Maine Passes First Prohibition Law in U.S.
The Young Men's Abstinence Society was established in Portland, Maine and led a campain that resulted in Maine passing the nation's first prohibition law in 1846. -
13 States
13 states had enacted prohibition legislation. -
Formation of the Prohibition Party
Anti-Saloon Leaque and Women's Christian Temperance Union formed the Prohibition Party. -
Kansas outlawed alcohol
John St. John made Kansas the first state to outlaw alcohol by the constituational amendment. Later in 1884, the prohibition party chose John as their president. -
Passage of the Volstead Act
The US Senate passed the Volstead Act which was a major step to passing the 18th amendment. -
18th Amendment passed
75% of states in American approved the 18th amendment which prohibited the sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors. -
The Volstead Act passes the US Congress
The Volstead Act passed the US Congress and established the enforcement of prohibition. -
Beer sold legally in America
Beer was sold legally in American since the first since the prohibition in 1933. Soon after, six brewery houses opened. -
Repeal of the 18th Amendment
In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt promised an end to prohibition which the congress repealed with the 21st amendment.
