Social Developments: Reasons for Prohibition Flashcards
1
Q
How long had the Temperance Movement supported Prohibition for?
A
Since the early 1800s
2
Q
Why did women support Prohibition?
A
They felt it would meant their husbands would be less aggressive
3
Q
Why did Henry Ford support Prohibition?
A
He felt enforcing it would mean his workers would be more productive
4
Q
Why did support for Prohibition increase during WWI?
A
People felt it would help with the efficiency of the nation
5
Q
What was the situation for Wets and Drys in Congress after the 1918 mid-term elections?
A
The majority of the House and the Senate were Drys
6
Q
What Amendment enforced Prohibition?
A
18th Amendment
7
Q
What year in the 1920s did Prohibition start?
A
1920
8
Q
What form of violence increased during Prohibition?
A
Gang violence
