Understanding the 18th Amendment: its Impact and Historical Context
Words: 637 2074One of the most interesting periods in American legal and cultural history is the one that saw the establishment of the United States Constitution's 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol. 1919 saw the ratification of this amendment as a result of a wave of support from temperance movements that saw alcohol as a socially damaging force. However, despite its good intentions, the implementation of Prohibition brought about a set of challenges and consequences that reshaped the American social landscape. The roots […]