Racism and ethnic prejudice played a role in the three most important pieces of antidrug legislation passed during the twentieth century-the Harrison Act (1914), the Volstead Act (national alcohol prohibition) (1919), and the Marihuana Tax Act (1937). Describe what role race and/or ethnic prejudice played in the passage of each of these acts.

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The Answer of Racism and ethnic prejudice played a role in the three most important pieces of antidrug legislation passed during the twentieth century-the Harrison Act (1914), the Volstead Act (national alcohol prohibition) (1919), and the Marihuana Tax Act (1937). Describe what role race and/or ethnic prejudice played in the passage of each of these acts.

Racism and Ethnic Prejudice Played a Role in the Three