The Volstead Act – Flashcards
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When did the volstead act come into effect
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28th October 1919
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When did entrenched alcoholism peak in the USA
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Early 1800's
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Entrenched alcoholism continued with force until when?
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1850
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When did distilled spirits begin to be produced
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early 1800
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By when did Americans drink 3x as much as modern americans
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1830
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By 1830 how much did americans drink compared to modern day americans
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3x
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When was the American Temperance society established
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February 13 1826
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How many members did the ats have after 10 years
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1,500,000
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how many years did it take for the ats to have 1,500,000 members
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10
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when was the anti-sallon league formed
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1893
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By what year had temperance groups secured alcohol restrictions in 9 states
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1913
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By what did 1/3 of government income come from alcohol taxes
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1865
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By 1865 how much of the governments income came from alcohol taxes
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1/3
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When was income tax introduced
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1913
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How many immigrants moved to the USA between 1860 and 1915
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28,500,000
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28,500,000 people immigrated to the USA between what dates
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1860-1915
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When did USA join the war
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April 1917
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Whebn did the progessive movement first appear
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early 1900's
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When was the 18th ammendment first introduced to parliment
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1913
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By what date had the bill passed through the senate house of representitives and states
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16 January 1919
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When did the 18th ammendment come into effect
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17 January 1920
