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Prohibition

The Volstead Act

The Volstead Act was much stricter than most Americans had anticipated, including Wine and Beer in Prohibition.

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By the late 1920s, many Americans believe that Prohibition has failed.
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In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of citizens become lawbreakers.
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