Episode 3 of 3
Repeal of the Maine Law
- When
- 1856
- Where
- Maine
The Maine law was repealed in 1856, after twelve states had followed Maine's example in total prohibition.
Before its repeal in 1856, twelve states followed the example set by Maine in total prohibition. The supplied passages record the repeal year and the preceding wave of state adoptions, but provide no further detail about the repeal's circumstances or enforcement.
Sources
- Prohibition in the United States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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