Prohibition Flashcards
1
Q
Deaths from alcoholism fell by what percent in 1921?
A
80%
2
Q
By how much did alcohol consumption fall per person?
A
66%
3
Q
Deaths from illegal liquor rose from 98 to what?
A
760
4
Q
One federal agent made how much selling illegal licenses?
A
$7 million
5
Q
Mayor ‘Big Bill’ Thompson allowed organized crime to freely function in which American city?
A
Chicago
6
Q
How many arrests were made related to organised crime in 1927?
A
None
7
Q
Al Capone’s gang was responsible for the murder’s of how many people?
A
700
8
Q
On how much revenue did Al Capone avoid paying tax?
A
$7 billion
9
Q
In which city did it take only 35 seconds to get a drink?
A
New Orleans
10
Q
Al Capone’s gang was responsible for a massacre on which specific day?
A
Valentine’s Day
