why prohibition was ended? Flashcards
1
Q
list 5 reasons why prohibition failed
A
lacked support with lots of americans prepared to break the law
lack of agents
led to organised crime / violence
caused health problems
lost america vital taxes
2
Q
why did prohibition lack support?
A
difficult to enforce
people set up own stills / went to speakeasies
people prepared to break law to drink alcohol
3
Q
what was the impact of there not being enough agent?
A
corrupt agents
agents bribed by gangsters
4
Q
what were a private army of gangsters known as?
A
hoodlums
5
Q
how many murders took place in chicago?
A
300
6
Q
what did moonshine cause?
A
blindness and death
7
Q
why was it important for prohibition to be ended for the economy?
A
depression:
alcohol production meant jobs were created / enforcement costs banned
saved money
