I take AP US History at my school and one day in class, while discussing the
Temperance Movement of the 1800's, a question about drinking laws came up.
The question asked was, in what year was the first law establishing a minimum
age for drinking alcohol enacted?  Also, what was the original minimum age for
drinking alcohol set at?  My teacher didn't know the answer and offered to
give extra participation points to anyone who could find the answer.  I
searched all over the internet and could not find the answer.  I would greatly
appreciate it if you could help me find the answer to these questions.  Thanks
for your help.

Melanie
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