Prohibition

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  • Created on: 04-06-17 13:06
Define prohibition
A ban on production,transportation and importation of alcohol (1920-1933)
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What were speakeasies?
Illegal bars that replaced saloons
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How many speakeasies were set up in NY?
30,000
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What was moonshine?
Illegal alcohol unprofessionally brewed
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Was distilling illegal?
Yes
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What did bootleggers do?
Smuggle in alcohol
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Who mainly controlled alcohol sales?
Gangsters
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Who was Al Capone?
A famous gangster
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Who promised to repeal the law?
Roosevelt
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When was the Volstead Act made?
Jan 1920
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What were supporters of prohibition called?
Dries
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What were non-supporters called?
Wets
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Why did religious groups like prohibition?
They thought drinking was sinful
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Why did business owners like prohibition?
Because alcohol caused absenteeism
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Where was the most support for alcohol?
North
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What were speakeasies?

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Illegal bars that replaced saloons

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What was moonshine?

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Was distilling illegal?

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