The United States of America¹s war on drugs today is very similar to America¹s Prohibition of Alcohol in the 1920s. These two major issues of their time may not seem like they can be logically compared, but statistics for usage and a correlating rise in crime for both eras show a strong relationsh...

As under a spell, the people had suffered this act to be brought to its fatal conclusion, but with the first touch of cold reality the charm was undone, and the law appeared in its true aspect. Brought about by the Eighteenth Amendment and enforced through the Volstead Act, lasted for over a deca...

In the 1920's, Americans lives seem to revolve around their glittering automobiles, blaring radios, rambunctious parties and a "live life in the fast lane" attitude, but underneath all the glitz and glamour lived a group of people who refused to obey any laws. With the enactment of Pr...

In the 1920's, Americans lives seem to revolve around their glittering automobiles, blaring radios, rambunctious parties and a "live life in the fast lane" attitude, but underneath all the glitz and glamour lived a group of people who refused to obey any laws. With the enactment of Pr...