The history of prohibition in the United States

192065438+1On October 2nd, the Walster Act, which prohibited brewing and selling alcohol, came into effect in the United States. For a long time, public opinion strongly advocated prohibition of alcohol. By the beginning of World War I, two-thirds of American states were "dry". However, a national law is needed to finally fulfill the mission of banning alcohol. In the 1920s, the U.S. Congress enacted the prohibition law on the grounds that alcohol was the root of crime. Simply put, it was caused by the feminist movement. Because alcoholism has caused many domestic violence problems, alcohol prohibition has been implemented to protect women's rights and interests. Moreover, alcohol is also associated with evil in religion, which is also opposed by religious organizations. However, the prohibition of alcohol has led to the proliferation of illicit alcohol, and many people enrich themselves by selling illicit alcohol. Gatsby, the hero of The Great Gatsby, made his fortune on private liquor (although it is not explicitly stated in the novel, the so-called pharmacy refers to private hotels. Because the only alcohol that can be legally sold is medical alcohol.

A constitutional amendment prohibiting the brewing, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. Industrial capitalists believe that workers' drinking affects labor discipline and production efficiency, so under their pressure, Congress promulgated the 18th amendment of the Constitution in 19 19: "One year after the approval of this article, it is forbidden to manufacture, sell or transport alcoholic beverages in the United States and the land under its jurisdiction. Export or import to the United States and territories under its jurisdiction should also be prohibited. " This amendment has also been supported by American Protestants, because they have the ideological tendency of abstinence, austerity and self-control, and prohibition of alcohol meets their requirements. However, the implementation of this amendment has caused new crimes of illegal brewing, selling and smuggling of alcoholic beverages, and the federal and state governments need to supplement their fiscal revenue with alcohol taxes. 1933, the National Assembly promulgated the 2nd1amendment to the Constitution, abolishing the prohibition of alcohol.