The Prohibition Era: Understanding the Eighteenth Amendment

The video discusses the 18th Amendment, known as the Prohibition Amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the U.S. It explores the history of the temperance movement, the role of the Anti-Saloon League, and the legislative process leading to the amendment's passage. The Volstead Act was enacted to enforce prohibition. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions about the amendment.

Explain the significance of the Volstead Act in relation to the 18th Amendment.

What were some exceptions to the prohibition outlined in the Volstead Act?