Shortly after repeal, most states set their purchase ages at 21 since that was the age of majority at the time, but a few set their limits with the 26th amendment, and nearly all states lowered their ages of majority as well.
Shortly after repeal, most states set their purchase ages at 21 since that was the age of majority at the time, but a few set their limits lower. This was primarily because the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 with the 26th amendment, and nearly all states lowered their ages of majority as well.