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What led to Prohibition?
Prohibition came about as a result of the temperance movement. The temperance movement began amassing a following in the 1820s and ’30s, bolstered by the religious revivalism that was sweeping the nation at that time. -
What were the effects of Prohibition?
An entire black market—comprising bootleggers, speakeasies, and distilling operations—emerged as a result of Prohibition. By the end of the 1920s, Prohibition had lost its luster for many who had formerly been the policy’s most ardent supporters. -
How long did Prohibition last?
Nationwide Prohibition lasted from 1920 until 1933. That same year the Volstead Act, which engineered the means by which the U.S. government would enforce Prohibition, was passed as well. -
The League of Nations
The international diplomatic group developed after World War I as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare. Its primary goals included preventing wars through collective security, and settling international disputes through negotiation and arbitration. (no exact date) -
Mickey Mouse cartoon character
Walt Disney Company celebrates Mickey Mouse’s birth on November 18, 1928. The character’s status as a small mouse was personified through his diminutive stature and falsetto voice. He appears in all Disney theme parks throughout the world. -
How did people get around Prohibition?
There were a number of loopholes to exploit: pharmacists could prescribe whiskey for medicinal purposes, such that many pharmacies became fronts for bootlegging operations. -
The Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Since its discovery in 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun remains the most famous find in the history of archaeology. The tomb contained over 2000 pieces of valuable antiques and some artifacts from the tomb. Today the discovery remains the most famous find in the Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun the best-known Egyptian pharaoh. -
Communist Party of China
With more than 100 million members, the CCP is one of the largest political parties in the world. Thanks to the formation of the Communist Party of China, which was done on 31 July 1921 by 50 members only. -
Discovering Medicine
It was discovered in 1928. Was investigating a common type of bacteria that caused fatal infections in patients with weakened immune systems. This discovery led to the introduction of antibiotics (would not give an exact date) -
How was Prohibition enforced?
The Prohibition Unit was founded within the IRS. In 1929 the onus of enforcement shifted from the IRS to the Department of Justice, with the Prohibition Unit being re-dubbed the Bureau of Prohibition.