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To: Roscoe
Even your much vaunted link states...
The organized temperance societies set legislators into motion to pass prohibitionary laws. Thanks at least in part to the presence and activities of these societies, the Oregon Territory enacted the first prohibition law in 1843, but it was repealed in 1848. Maine was the first state to have a prohibition law in 1846, but this legislation was defeated several times throughout the next decade. Delaware was the next state to enact a prohibition law, followed by New Hampshire, Vermont, and Michigan. At the end of the 19th century, six states carried prohibition laws.
What happened between 1733 and 1846? I don't count 1843 'cause Oregon was still only a territory.
I'll give you a clue...The Three-Tier System
From 1750 to 1870, there began a call for temperance.
Temperance, not prohibition, though some prohibition was enacted!
363 posted on 01/16/2003 7:42:40 PM PST by philman_36
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To: philman_36
Temperance, not prohibition

Even Orwell would be astounded.

379 posted on 01/17/2003 12:24:58 AM PST by Roscoe
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