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By the early 1900’s,many people in the United States began to worry about the use of alcohol by citizens. It was possible that the drinking people could become a (36) to themselves and the people around them. Alcohol makes their bodies don’t (37) as quickly to danger. Long time use of alcohol can cause (38) damage to organs in the body such as the liver. In 1905 ,three states made it illegal to drink or have alcohol within the state. By 1912, nine states made alcohol (39) . In 1916,twenty-six of the forty-eight states had (40) the use of alcohol. In 1919,members of Congress passed the Eighteenth Amendment, which made it illegal to make, sell, or (41) alcohol in the United States. Prohibition (42) began on January 16,1920. Often times when a law is passed, it seems to be an (43) for some people to try and get around that law. This happened often during Prohibition. The Volstead Act spelled out (44) . Alcohol as a medicine was still al lowed. A doctor could prescribe alcohol to a patient. (45) . If you look closely, you will see that the Eighteenth Amendment says you can’t make, sell, or transport alcohol. (46) . A guard was at the door to make sure no government agents tried to come into the club.