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To what extent was World War One the most important reason why National Prohibition was introduced in the USA?
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To what extent was World War One the most important reason why National Prohibition was introduced in the USA in 1919? There were several factors behind the decision on the 26th January 1919 to pass the eighteenth amendment which outlawed the manufacture, sale and movement of intoxicating liquor but did not directly outlaw purchase or drinking. These factors included the campaigning of the Anti-Saloon League and The Women's Christian Temperance Union. As well as World War One which caused patriotism to become wound up in the matter and a wealth of other people and groups saw reason to ban it, industries, religious groups and women, those against Prohibition did little to oppose. World War one did play a role in the introduction of prohibition however in my view it was not the most important reason. That is a title which should go to the Anti-Saloon League who were ably assisted by...
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