Prohibition Successes v Failures Flashcards
What was the date and the number of the amendment that was passed that enforced prohibition?
The 18th Amendment, passed in 1921.
When was Prohibition Repealed?
1933
What were the 2 major groups of “Drys” who wanted prohibition?
The Womens Christian Temperance Union and the Anti Saloon League
Who led the 2 major groups of Dry’s who wanted prohibition?
WCTA: Frances Willard
Anti-Saloon League: Wayne Wheeler
What happened to the brewery industry in St Louis?
22 Breweries shut down, and only 9 re-opened after prohibition. This led to to the loss of thousands of jobs.
What was the loss from the federal governments tax revenue from liquor tax?
$11 Billion
How much did it cost to enforce Prohibition?
$300 Million
What happened to the New York state budget?
It lost 75% of it’s state budget due to losses from the lack of liquor tax.
What were the acheivements of Izzy Einstein and Mo Smith?
The duo were the most successful prohibition agents. Together they made over 5000 arrests. and seized $15 million worth of alcohol over their careers.
How many arrests by prohibition agents (on average) led to convictions?
60% of arrests led to convictions.
What % of alcohol was estimated to have been seized by prohibition agents during prohibition.
Only 5% was estimated to have been seized.
How many prohibition agents were hired by the government?
2500 agents served a nation of 100 million people.
How much did individual alcohol consumption fall in the US?
It fell from 2.8 units to 1 unit per person.
How much did Cirrhosis of the liver decline in the general population?
29.5 -> 10.7 people per 100,000 between 1911-1929.
How much business in $ became illegal during prohibition due to bootlegging?
$2 Billion
