famous Volstead Act. I was a member of that Congress. I opposed its adoption. May I ven- ture the conviction that three and a half years' experience under the pro- visions of the Act has not altered my mind? May I modestly observe rather it has confirmed my judgment of that time? read more
There is no question the Volstead Act was written as a way to appease the religious push to stop all drinking in the country because of its sinfulness and lechery. read more
the volstead gets its name from the volstead act, co-written and sponsored by congressman andrew volstead, which enacted prohibition in the united states in 1919. considered one of america’s biggest mistakes, the act was later repealed in 1933 but the era would forever leave its mark on history. read more
This investigation will focus on how the lack of enforcement of the Volstead Act resulted in prohibition being completely ineffective and damaged American society. The Volstead Act was also known as the 18th Amendment, this act banned the selling and drinking of liquor throughout the whole nation, it was passed October 28, 1919 and fell into effect on January 16th, 1920. read more