Marijuana Flashcards

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Marijuana madness

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  • marijuana was seen as making people going crazy/insane
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Mexican immigrants

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-marijuana spread via two routes: Mexican migrants in southwest CA (1900-1930)

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jazz musicians (Louis Armstrong, cab Calloway)

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marijuana spread via two routes: black and bohemian jazz musicians took it(weed) to northern cities from New Orleans

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4
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tea pads

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-a place where smokers smoke

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harry anslinger (and the federal bureau of narcotics)

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-formed the federal bureau of Narcotics to enforce drug laws
-a response to corruption of law enforcement under prohibition
-was anointed as the FBN commissioner
-Anslinger took on a role of America’s first drug czar
-he launched a media campaign against marijuana “the marihuana menace”

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marijuana tax act 1937

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-drafted by Anslinger, the first federal law restricting marijuana
-it used the tax code to control drugs and outlaws numerical and nonindustrial cannabis
-stamps were expensive and aimed to prohibit rather than regulate cannabis
-the Ama opposed the bill due to the burden it placed on doctors and pharmacists

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how do we explain the early 20th century view that marijuana smoking turned people into homicidal maniacs?

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Most people during the time labeled marijuana as a narcotic with opium and cocaine. They seen as it more dangerous because it is known for turning people crazy.

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Where did drug cannabis originate and how did marijuana use spread through the United States?

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Cannabis originated in Central Asia. Marijuana use spread through the United States by two routes: jazz musicians and Mexican immigrants through reconstruction work and railroads.

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how did it fit into cultural life in urban areas like New York and New Orleans?

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It fits into cultural life in urban areas like New York by having hideout pads and smoke sessions. A secret society for smokers since it was prohibited.

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