Prohibition (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video explores the history of Prohibition in the United States, highlighting the high levels of alcohol consumption in early America and the social issues that led to the temperance movement. It discusses the legislative process that resulted in the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act, making alcohol production and sale illegal. The video examines the societal impact, including the rise of organized crime and speakeasies. It concludes with the repeal of Prohibition through the 21st Amendment, driven by economic factors and public disillusionment with the policy.

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