Prohibition

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What was Prohibition?
Prohibition banned the production, transportation and sale of alcohol
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When was Prohibition enacted?
Prohibition was enacted within the 18th amendment in 1919
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Who were Izzy and Moe?
Izzy Einstein and Moe Smith were the best prohibition agents of the time, they had the highest number of arrests and convictions.
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What was the statistic of corrupt prohibition agents?
1/12 Prohibition agents were corrupt
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What were Speakeasies?
A speakeasy was an illegal pub that sold alcohol during the prohibition era, these speakeasies also allowed gambling and prostitution
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When was Prohibition enacted?

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Prohibition was enacted within the 18th amendment in 1919

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Who were Izzy and Moe?

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What was the statistic of corrupt prohibition agents?

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What were Speakeasies?

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