National Alcohol Prohibition Did Not Simply Spring Forth, Fully Formed

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Essay

National alcohol prohibition did not simply spring forth, fully formed, in 1920. It emerged out of social, cultural, and political processes that brought it into being. What were the most important of these processes, and why did they put their stamp on prohibition legislation? And what were the social, cultural, and political forces that took place during the 1920s and early 1930s that brought about the demise of Prohibition?

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Definitions:

Free-Trade Agreement

A pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers to imports and exports among them, with the aim of encouraging trade and economic integration.

Publicly Accountable Enterprises

Businesses that have accountability to a broad group of stakeholders, including shareholders and the public, typically required to follow specific accounting standards.

Debt Issuer

An entity, like a corporation or government, that issues debt instruments such as bonds to raise capital by borrowing from investors.

Banks

Financial institutions licensed to receive deposits and make loans, offer various other financial services.