- A Dry Subject: The History of Prohibition
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This course begins by noting the importance of alcohol throughout human history and in America. We’ll talk about the social and political forces that led to the 18th Amendment, including consumption levels, the women’s movement, the anti-saloon league and the establishment of a federal income tax. Then we’ll discuss the era of Prohibition itself and the unexpected consequences, including an increase in both crime and drinking, widespread corruption of officials, and increased disrespect for the law. (Medicinal whiskey anyone??) Finally we’ll look at the factors that led to the repeal of Prohibition, including the Great Depression and changing attitudes.
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