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Prohibition: A Very Short IntroductionAmericans have always been a hard drinking people, but from 1920 to 1933 the country went dry. After decades of pressure from rural Protestants such as the hatchet wielding Carry A. Nation and organizations such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Anti Saloon League, the states ratified the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Bolstered by the Volstead Act, this amendment made Prohibition law: alcohol could no longer be produced,
Americans have always been a hard-drinking people, but from 1920 to 1933 the country went dry. After decades of pressure from rural Protestants such as the hatchet-wielding Carry A. Nation and organizations such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Anti-Saloon League, the states ratified the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Bolstered by the Volstead Act, this amendment made Prohibition law: alcohol could no longer be produced, imported, transported, or sold. This bizarre episode is often humorously recalled, frequently satirized, and usually condemned. The more interesting questions, however, are how and why Prohibition came about, how Prohibition worked (and failed to work), and how Prohibition gave way to strict governmental regulation of alcohol. This book answers these questions, presenting a brief and elegant overview of the Prohibition era and its legacy. During the 1920s alcohol prices rose, quality declined, and consumption dropped. The black market thrived, filling the pockets of mobsters and bootleggers. Since beer was too bulky to hide and largely disappeared, drinkers sipped cocktails made with moonshine or poor-grade imported liquor. The all-male saloon gave way to the speakeasy, where together men and women drank, smoked, and danced to jazz. After the onset of the Great Depression, support for Prohibition collapsed because of the rise in gangster violence and the need for revenue at local, state, and federal levels. As public opinion turned, Franklin Delano Roosevelt promised to repeal Prohibition in 1932. The legalization of beer came in April 1933, followed by the Twenty-first Amendment's repeal of the Eighteenth that December. State alcohol control boards soon adopted strong regulations, and their legacies continue to influence American drinking habits. Soon after, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith founded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The alcohol problem had shifted from being a moral issue during the century to a social, cultural, and political one during the campaign for Prohibition, and finally, to a therapeutic one involving individuals. As drinking returned to pre-Prohibition levels, a Neo-Prohibition emerged, led by groups such as Mothers against Drunk Driving, and ultimately resulted in a higher legal drinking age and other legislative measures. With his unparalleled expertise regarding American drinking patterns, W. J. Rorabaugh provides an accessible synthesis of one of the most important topics in US history, a topic that remains relevant today amidst rising concerns over binge-drinking and alcohol culture on college campuses.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 01/16/2020
ISBN: 9780190280109
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.50w x 0.30d
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★★★★★ 5
Your pup will have so much fun with this treat puzzle
Color: Green
My Westie, Maisie just turned four. I bought her this awesome treat puzzle for her. I was apprehensive whether she would play with it or not. She absolutely loved it. Took about five seconds for her to get over there and figure it out. It’s very well made and sturdy. The puzzle pieces move easily and so many combinations. She had so much fun looking for treats. It sits very flat on the floor and stays in place easily. Each section has a room for a couple treats depending on the size. They were very safe conscious when they know this product. No small pieces, but the animal are even a sad child to choke on him.She had so much fun. I highly recommend this product. You won’t go wrong. Great price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Fun treat/toy your dog will love!
Color: Green, Color: Green
I bought this puzzle toy as a birthday present for my dog. She loves it!!! It took her a minute to get the hang of it but now she’s a pro at getting the treats out. It’s durable and easy to fill. I have it for 3 months and there is no damage to it. She hasn’t chewed it but once in a while she will carry it around hinting she would like it filled. The price point is great.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fun Brain stimulating puzzle toy
Color: Green
this is a Great Puzzle/brain toy for puppies! My Dog really enjoys interacting with it! It is well made and larger than most of the ones I saw.. sturdy stable and very good for puppies to use their brain to figure out how to get a treat!! recommend highly and price was fair and shipped very quickly
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Definitely recommend this product
Color: Green
Very pleased with this item - it is very similar to the Outward Hound brand but less expensive. I chose this product which doesn’t have easily removable parts - they would be a chocking hazard. Overall it seems durable, engaging and chew resistant - as long as your dog is supervised
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Needs improvement
Color: Green
The cups are deep enough and the bone has to have the circle to rotate before the bone can move. I had a hard time figuring it out and so has Our dog . There are 4 black rubber parts included but no instruction on what to do with them. After seeing the toy move across the floor, I figured out these needed to go on the bottom 4 corners. Cute, but needs improvement.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026