Prohibition in the United States
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Who was the leader of the Anti-Saloon League?

Wayne Wheeler

What was the name of the national law that banned alcohol?

The National Prohibition Act (Volstead Act)

Who was the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee?

Andrew Volstead

What were the two opposing groups in Congress regarding the prohibition?

<p>'Wets' and 'drys'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group favored the federal legislation outlawing all liquor in the U.S.?

<p>'Drys'</p> Signup and view all the answers

By what year did both houses of Congress possess a two-thirds majority support for prohibition?

<p>1916</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Anti-Saloon League?

<p>To elect 'dry' political candidates and outlaw alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Anti-Saloon League do to exert pressure?

<p>Staged protests and mobilized Protestant churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who drafted the National Prohibition Act?

<p>Wayne Wheeler</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who oversaw the legislation of the National Prohibition Act?

<p>Andrew Volstead</p> Signup and view all the answers

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