Demon Rum Flashcards
What was the main reason people supported prohibition?
They thought it was the work of the devil
- abuse of woman
- homelessness
- prostitution
Who was the most influential supporter of prohibition in Detroit, why did he support it and what measures did he take to support it?
Henry Ford.
He’d have better workers.
He had them peps that went around checking the other peps for a healthy lifestyle. You could be fired or have your wage doubled according to how you lived.
What was a flapper?
A new breed of young women that sported short dresses and bob haircuts.
How did the car aid criminals - especially bootleggers.
Faster escapes. Provided mobility and storage for bootleggers.
How much would a case of 12 bottles sells for? How did this compare to what Ford was paying.
Le dollar 50.
Ford gave like 5.
What is a speak-easy and what is another name for it?
A place to illegally, and secretly get dat whiskey.
Blind Pigs.
What changed in women?
Dunno, mood swings amirite. They started drinking and smoking, became carriers of illegal whiskey - breaking the law.
What was the Charleston?
A type of dance them flappers do
What was the beginning of the end of the prohibition?
The gangs and crime lords got involved.
Who were the purple gang?
A Jewish gang lead by the Bernstein Brothers.
How did Ford protect his family during the prohibition?
Ford would give them a “job” as cover if they left his family alone.
How did the depression aid the end of prohibition?
They needed money and jobs. If the alcohol thingy is legal, the government can tax it.
