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Which amendment was passed in 1919 to ban liquor use within the United States?
Which amendment was passed in 1919 to ban liquor use within the United States?
What was the name of the movement that began in the early nineteenth century to reduce or outlaw the use of intoxicants in the United States?
What was the name of the movement that began in the early nineteenth century to reduce or outlaw the use of intoxicants in the United States?
What was the purpose of the Anti-Saloon League and Women's Christian Temperance Union in the late 1800s?
What was the purpose of the Anti-Saloon League and Women's Christian Temperance Union in the late 1800s?
Which organization partnered with the Anti-Saloon League to boost their influence in the passing of prohibition?
Which organization partnered with the Anti-Saloon League to boost their influence in the passing of prohibition?
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What did the 18th Amendment ban within the United States?
What did the 18th Amendment ban within the United States?
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What was the purpose of the Volstead Act?
What was the purpose of the Volstead Act?
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When did the Eighteenth Amendment pass and who supported prohibition?
When did the Eighteenth Amendment pass and who supported prohibition?
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Which organization played a significant role in the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment?
Which organization played a significant role in the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment?
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Why did President Howard Taft oppose prohibition during his presidency?
Why did President Howard Taft oppose prohibition during his presidency?
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During what years did prohibition last?
During what years did prohibition last?
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Who was the author of the Eighteenth Amendment?
Who was the author of the Eighteenth Amendment?
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Which region of the United States had the largest portion of prohibition supporters?
Which region of the United States had the largest portion of prohibition supporters?
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Which group opposed prohibition the most?
Which group opposed prohibition the most?
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What was the main reason for the end of prohibition?
What was the main reason for the end of prohibition?
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What did the 21st Amendment do?
What did the 21st Amendment do?
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