Prohibition 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe USA - twentieth century changeGCSEAQA Created by: KThomasCreated on: 04-06-17 13:06 Define prohibition A ban on production,transportation and importation of alcohol (1920-1933) 1 of 15 What were speakeasies? Illegal bars that replaced saloons 2 of 15 How many speakeasies were set up in NY? 30,000 3 of 15 What was moonshine? Illegal alcohol unprofessionally brewed 4 of 15 Was distilling illegal? Yes 5 of 15 What did bootleggers do? Smuggle in alcohol 6 of 15 Who mainly controlled alcohol sales? Gangsters 7 of 15 Who was Al Capone? A famous gangster 8 of 15 Who promised to repeal the law? Roosevelt 9 of 15 When was the Volstead Act made? Jan 1920 10 of 15 What were supporters of prohibition called? Dries 11 of 15 What were non-supporters called? Wets 12 of 15 Why did religious groups like prohibition? They thought drinking was sinful 13 of 15 Why did business owners like prohibition? Because alcohol caused absenteeism 14 of 15 Where was the most support for alcohol? North 15 of 15
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