Prohebition Flashcards
What happened to prohibition agents
They were very outnumbered and underpaid, some took bribes
What was moonshine
Homemade alcohol
What was bootlegging
The smuggling of alcohol
What were speakeasies
Secret bars where people could drink, 20,000 in America
What ways was there around prohibition
Moonshine, bootlegging, speakeasies
What did many women believe
That the demon drink was to blame for violence and poverty
What were the effects of prohibition
People were prepared to break the law
What did al Capone do
He bribed politicians and employed a private army
How many people were killed in 4 years
227
How many people were arrested after the st Valentine’s Day massacre
None
Why was alcohol banned
Loads of fighting, special occasions loads thier meaning
What was the result of banning
Secret bars and smuggling
Why was the banning stopped
People wanted freedom
