Eighteenth Amendment
Declared the production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal
Real World Example
The Eighteenth Amendment, which started Prohibition, was important because it reflected the clash between traditional values and the rapidly changing lifestyle of the 1920s. Many people in the 1920s wanted to maintain traditional morals, while others embraced new freedoms and fun, like in jazz clubs and speakeasies. This tension between conservatism and modernism can still be seen today in debates over personal freedom and government regulation. For example, discussions about regulating substances like alcohol or marijuana echo these past conflicts. In daily life, this means people continue to consider how laws should balance personal choice with societal well-being.
