The Volstead Act and Related Prohibition Documents. The Constitution Community [electronic resource] : The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) / Kerry C. Kelly.

In 1917, after much agitation for alcohol prohibition by many temperance societies and organizations, the House of Representatives wanted to make Prohibition the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and sent the amendment to the states for ratification. Thirteen months later enough states said ye...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Kelly, Kerry C.
Corporate Author:	United States. National Archives and Records Administration
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2000.
Subjects:	Academic Standards. Government Role. Laws. National Standards. Primary Sources. Secondary Education. Social Studies. United States History.