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That was the Act of Prohibition of Alcohol

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Which amendment to the US Constitution repealed prohibition?

The 28th amendment to the US Constitution is the amendment that banned the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. It was ratified on January 16, 1919.


Which amendment to the u.s. constitution abolish the sale of alcohol?

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.*It was ratified on January 16, 1919 and repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933. In the over 200 years of the U.S. Constitution, the 18th Amendment remains the only Amendment to ever have been repealed.


How did the prohibition happen?

The Senate proposed the Eighteenth Amendment on December 18, 1917. Having been approved by 36 states, the 18th Amendment was ratified on January 16, 1919 and effected on January 17, 1920


What did the 18th amendment make into law?

The 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919, made the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages illegal in the United States, effectively instituting Prohibition. It aimed to reduce crime and corruption, improve health, and boost moral standards. However, the amendment led to unintended consequences, including the rise of organized crime and a widespread disregard for the law. The 18th Amendment was eventually repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933.


What amendment was the prohibition of alcohol?

The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution prohibited the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages. It was ratified January 16, 1919, and it was to take effect January 16, 1920. Below is a link to a site devoted to the US Constitution.

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