Marijuana is a cannabis, and it is especially smoked in cigarettes it can also be used for medicine, fuel, paper, ropes, maps, cloth, soaps, shoes, etc. American production of hemp, began in the 17th century and was encouraged by the government to make rope and clothing. By 1619, Virginia passed a legislation requiring all farmers to grow hemp. By the late 19th century, marijuana became a big ingredient in many different types of medicines, and was sold openly in public pharmacies. By the 1900s illegal Mexican immigrants introduced the recreational use of marijuana, the drug was mostly associated with the new Mexican immigrants. By 1931, 29 states had outlawed marijuana. By 1932 concern about marijuana linking to crimes caused the government to take action, so the Federal …show more content…
In 1937 congress passed the marijuana tax act which restricted people to have possession of the drug. In 1976, parents around the nation come together asking for more strict regulations towards marijuana and teens. some of the parent lobbying groups became so big and important that the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) helped spread the news on the damage of marijuana. In 2006, 59% of Colorado voters were against the 44th Amendment which would have legalized the possession of marijuana to those aged 21 and over, the limit would have been 1 ounce. Finally on November 6th, 2012 a Colorado Legalization Amendment, known as Amendment 64 was passed. This amendment legalized the medical and recreational use of marijuana in the state. 55.32% of the votes were for the legalization of marijuana and 44.6% were against