1920-1929 America A few questions on America 1920-1929 for History AS level 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryAmerica - 19th and 20th centuryASAll boards Created by: AmyCreated on: 01-04-12 14:29 Why was prohibition introduced? Growth in number of saloons which brought gambling and prostitution, brought illness, violence/ abuse and costly 1 of 8 What was the reaction to mass immigration? Trade unions opposed immigration- levels of pay, fear of immigrants grew since ww1 and the red scare, rise of the KKK. 2 of 8 How long did prohibition last? 13 years 3 of 8 What was the act that introduced prohibition? The 18th Ammendment 4 of 8 What was wrong with the 18th amendment and the Voltstead Act? There was nothing to say you couldn't drink alcohol 5 of 8 What repealed the 18th Amendment? The 21st Amendment 6 of 8 Who's idea was it to create buying on margin/ credit? Charles Mitchel 7 of 8 How did he go about this? By setting up Bull markets around America where people could view the stocks 8 of 8
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