jan 1, 1893 - 1893: Anti-Saloon League

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Formed in 1893, an organization of progressive activists with strong religious convictions that pioneered a single-issue pressure group - important. Endorsed amendment prohibiting sale of alcoholic beverages in 1913 (passed in 1917). Were huge activists for anti-saloons and no alcohol and were big reason behind outlawing of it nationally, and stately (before nationally)

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