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How did the passage of the 18th amendment and the volstead act change the federal government's role?

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The two pieces of legislation cited promoted the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States. The power of government was more intense, ensuring the suppression of individual freedoms under the aegis of the police force, if necessary.

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