Divided Society 1920s Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of prohibition
A
Lawlessness in city’s blamed on alcohol
Alcohol destroyed family’s
2
Q
When was prohibition introduced and repealed
A
1920
1933
3
Q
What we’re speakeasies
Who ran them
A
Place where alcohol was supplied illegally
Bootleggers
4
Q
Why did prohibition lead to an increase in crime
A
Lots of corruption
Rival gangs ran the trade = gang violence
5
Q
What was the 1929 st valentines massacre
A
A gang killed another gang whilst dressed as police officers
6
Q
What did the kkk beleive, do and peak
A
That white were better than black
Killed black people for no reason
1925 at 4.5 mil
7
Q
Why did many African Americans move north
A
More freedom
Better work
8
Q
When were immigration quotas introduced
A
1921
9
Q
Who was executed because the judge was prejudiced against communism
A
Sacco and venzetti
