Prohibition (sep 8, 1920 – dec 5, 1933)
Description:
The ratification of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution–which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors– was a period in American history known as Prohibition. The result of the temperance movement proved that prohibition was difficult to enforce.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 8, 1920
dec 5, 1933
~ 13 years