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National Prohibition of alcohol in the US outlawed the production, transportation and sale (but not the consumption) of Alcoholic Beverages. The movement began in the mid-nineteeth century and culminated with the ratification of the 18th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution.

National Prohibition started in January of 1920 and led to the widespread use of illicit alcoholic beverages. This was a great opening for "the Mob" and they sold illegal alcohol (bootleg) to saloons and back-street clubs where the elite went. There was bath-tub gin, etc. There were many deaths from this form of alcohol because it was often contaminated. Carrie Nation smashed saloons against prohibition. She was against alcohol and liquor.

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