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Line 7: − − It was a [[Christian]] movement led by women behind this [[prohibition]] of alcohol ("Prohibition" or "temperance") and the ratification of this amendment. By 1855, 13 of the 31 states already had prohibition. Women declared war ("Women's War") on alcohol once many saloons arose after the Civil War, with much public drunkenness, prostitution and gambling. The Anti-Saloon League (ASL) was established in 1893. It endorsed candidates having a pro-temperance position. In the election of 1916, ASL-endorsed candidates won many congressional elections, and that Congress passed the amendment with majorities far in excess of the required 2/3rds, and sent the amendment to the states. − − After Prohibition came into effect, organized crime rose in order to supply the demand for liquor, and the demand remained the same, if it did not increase. Murders went on the rise, until prohibition ended.<ref>http://www.drugwarfacts.org/crime.htm</ref> − − Though this amendment was later repealed, many religious groups and some American counties and towns continue to ban alcohol. The fastest growing and second-largest religion in the world, [[Islam]], bans alcohol and not even Muslim cab-drivers accept passengers who are carrying alcohol. Alcoholism contributes to over a hundred thousand deaths in the United States each year, from drunk driving to illness to violent crimes.
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
This was proposed in late 1917 and ratified in January 1919, a mere 394 days after it was proposed. But later this was repealed by the Twenty-First Amendment in 1933, being the only amendment to have been repealed.
This was proposed in late 1917 and ratified in January 1919, a mere 394 days after it was proposed. But later this was repealed by the Twenty-First Amendment in 1933, being the only amendment to have been repealed.
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category: Constitution]]
[[Category: Constitution]]