Many know that the most common legal drinking age is 18 years old. The United States has a minimum drinking age of 21, although when one turns 18, they can put their life on the line for the country they live in. While researching the topic, you will find that the drinking age was up to the states to choose, but there was a consequence. In 1984, when the National Drinking Age Act was put into effect, the national government gave states an ultimatum. The states either had to raise the legal drinking age to 21, or lose millions in highway funding. Refer to this webpage to read the pros and cons of lowering the legal drinking age.
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