End Prohibition 1933

Question 1

When did Prohibition end

Answer 1

1933

Question 2

Bad law enforcement

Answer 2

1. 1/12 agents corrupt- $25000 diamond cufflinks george remus
2. Never supported in cities (& state of maryland)
3. Moonshine in speakeasies = fatal
4. Lost taxes

Question 3

Gangsters

Answer 3

1. $2 billion
2. Al capone - $60 million in chicago illegal alcohol
3. St Valentine’s day massacre -7 killed
4. 300 chicago murders
5. More illegal speakeasies than legal saloons