The 19th Century was a period of reform. The impulse to combat the evils of alcohol never quite died. Temperance advocates and prohibitionists continued to fight distillers and saloon owners, and people who drank. Prohibitionists pointed out that saloons were often the local headquarters of corrupt political machines. Drinking among the working classes caused death, loss of jobs, absenteeism, domestic violence, and other problems. The Women's Christian Temperance Union turned to politics and became very influential. Many progressives adopted the anti-alcohol position of the WCTU. Many politicians also favored prohibition. Prohibitionists finally convinced enough politicians that the time was right for an end to liquor as a legal drink. It would improve the morals of the nation, help end poverty, and make life healthier for all concerned. The ban on liquor did not work because you cannot legislate morals. As someone said at the time, "Everyone is in favor of prohibition, but no one wants to stop drinking." It also failed because the government could not stop the flow of illegal liquor into the country from Canada and Europe, and illegal "hooch" gave organized crime a "shot in the arm."
1920
The law that started prohibition in 1920
The Prohibitation Started On The 16th Of January 1919
Prohibition began with the 18th Amendment and was ratified on January 16 , 1919 and put into effect on January 16 , 1920.
Prohibition Monkey - 1920 was released on: USA: 13 September 1920
Is Prohibition a Dry Subject - 1920 was released on: USA: 14 January 1920
Prohibition lasted from 1920 to 1933
what is one result of prohibition during the 1920s?
The prohibition Era was from 1920 - 1933
The 18th amendment started prohibition.
1920-1933
1920 to 1933