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jan 1, 1840 - 1840 Temperance Movement

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Temperance is the total abstinence (refrainment) from drinking alcohol. Maine was the first state to outlaw alcohol. The 18th amendment (Prohibition) was passed in 1919 to ban alcohol, and was repealed in 1933- not successful.

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jan 1, 1840
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~ 185 years ago