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Amanda Lewis

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BA in History

Member since Nov 16, 2020

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Amanda is a contributing writer with a passion for history, politics, and education. I hold a BA from the University of Illinois at Chicago in History. Topics I am most passionate about include immigration, radical social movements, civil rights, religious studies, and the LGBTQIA community. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and rock climbing.

Prohibition in the States: How America Turned Its Back on Liquor

The 1920s ushered in a new era of a dry America with the passing of the 18th amendment, enacting Prohibition in the States. But how did we get there?

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