1920-1929 America

A few questions on America 1920-1929 for History AS level

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Why was prohibition introduced?
Growth in number of saloons which brought gambling and prostitution, brought illness, violence/ abuse and costly
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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.
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How long did prohibition last?
13 years
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What was the act that introduced prohibition?
The 18th Ammendment
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What was wrong with the 18th amendment and the Voltstead Act?
There was nothing to say you couldn't drink alcohol
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What repealed the 18th Amendment?
The 21st Amendment
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Who's idea was it to create buying on margin/ credit?
Charles Mitchel
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How did he go about this?
By setting up Bull markets around America where people could view the stocks
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What was the reaction to mass immigration?

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How long did prohibition last?

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What was the act that introduced prohibition?

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What was wrong with the 18th amendment and the Voltstead Act?

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