The Volstead Act
The Volstead Act was much stricter than anticipated.
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The Volstead Act
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The Volstead Act was much stricter than anticipated.
The Volstead Act was much stricter than most Americans had anticipated, including Wine and Beer in Prohibition.
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The Volstead Act
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The Volstead Act was much stricter than most Americans had anticipated, including Wine and Beer in Prohibition.
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