Prohibition Flashcards
1
Q
When was it introduced?
A
In January 1920
2
Q
Why was it created?
A
> Higher crime rates
> Against Gods will
> Unpatriotic
> Boost supplies of important grains such as barley
> Caused ill health and poverty
3
Q
What does it mean?
A
The manufacture, sale or transportation of alcohol were illegal. It became a law in January 1920.
4
Q
How many gangland murders between 1927and 1930?
A
500
5
Q
How much was the net worth of prohibition?
A
200 million dollars
6
Q
When did it end?
A
1933
7
Q
How many special agents?
A
Only 4000
So little ment it was hard to be enforced and could be easily bribed.
8
Q
In 1929 how many litters of alcohol was discovered and destroyed?
A
50 million
9
Q
Who was involved in the St Valentine’s Day massacre
A
North side Irish gang
South side Italian
10
Q
How many were killed in st Valentine’s Day?
A
7
