The Rise and Fall of Prohibition The Human Side of What the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act Have Done to the United States
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Authors:
- Towne, Charles Hanson
1877 - 1949
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In the wake of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, America found itself grappling with the unintended consequences of Prohibition. "The Rise and Fall of Prohibition: The Human Side of What the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act Have Done to the United States" by Charles Hanson Towne delves into the societal upheaval that ensued, revealing how the quest for moral reform clashed with human nature. This compelling narrative explores the rise of speakeasies and organized crime, while emphasizing the struggle for unalienable rights amid a climate of repression. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this insightful examination sheds light on a pivotal chapter in American history, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of legislation and liberty.
