What happens when a nation built on beer, whiskey, and wine decides to ban alcohol altogether? Spoiler: it doesn’t go as planned. 🍺➡️🚫➡️💥
In this video, we dive into the fascinating and chaotic story of Prohibition in the United States — the temperance crusades, Carrie Nation’s hatchet-wielding protests, the rise of the Anti-Saloon League, and the political push that led to the 18th Amendment. From moonshiners and bootleggers to speakeasies, mob bosses, and poisoned liquor, you’ll see how America’s “noble experiment” backfired in spectacular fashion.
📖 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• How everyday Americans drank in the 1800s (hint: a lot)
• Why women led the temperance movement
• The political machine behind banning booze
• How loopholes, smugglers, and organized crime kept alcohol flowing
• Why Prohibition failed — and what it left behind
Whether you’re a history buff, a student, or just curious about America’s most infamous social experiment, this deep dive will keep you hooked from the first pour to the final repeal.
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