Though the Temperence(anti alcohol) movement began long before, the 18th amendment began the era of prohibition. The 21st Amendment ended prohibition making the sale and consumption of alcohol legal once again. It is easy to remember this by just remembering the two legal ages in America.
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The 21st Amendment was passed allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol.
Prohibition is a bad charge to get against you. This charge can get you some jail time.
believed in and used violent action to try to bring about alcohol prohibiton in the United States.
they led to a shape decline in average wages.
The leaders of the country mistakenly thought crime would go down. Instead it created more crime.
There have been several kinds of prohibitions throughout history. Anything that isn't allowed is 'prohibited' and it can be said there is a 'prohibition' against that item or behavior.
Prohibition was repealed because the vast majority (about three of every four) became convinced that Prohibition not only failed to stop people from drinking but that it created many serious problems itself.
Yes you can. ORS 266.170 In Oregon an expungement in relief from prohibiton of gun rights.