Prohibition Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Al Capone and what was the St Valentines day massacre ?
A
He was a famous gangster. In 1929 he organised St Valentines day massacre which was the mass murder of a group of unarmed bootlegging gang members 7 were killed.
2
Q
what were speakeasies ?
A
Illegal bars in cities
3
Q
What percentage was alcohol intake reduced by ?
A
30%
4
Q
What was prohibition ?
A
Banning of alcohol
