Prohibition (KBO) Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 4 main reasons for prohibition
A
- Governments and supporters concerned with moral regulations of a changing society
- Aim was to stop trade of alcohol
- Pressure from temperance groups and religious groups
- Influential supporters
2
Q
Why was Henry Ford a strong influential supporter?
A
He was a strong influencer because alcohol had a negative affect on his business.
3
Q
What were the WASPs ?
A
White anglo saxon protestants
4
Q
What were the divisions between society when there was pressure from the temperance groups and religious groups
A
Yes there were divisions in society. Between the north and the south
5
Q
How much did Al Capone make in the prohibition
A
$100 million
6
Q
How did crime get bigger
A
- Al Capone and gangsters
- Moonshine
- Bootleggers
7
Q
Who was the only police not to get corrupted ?
A
Elliot Ness
