Prohibition Flashcards
What was home-made alcohol known as?
Moonshine
What were people who brought alcohol into the country illegally called?
Bootleggers
What caused prohibition?
The link between alcohol and anti-social/violent behaviour
What was the main consequence of prohibition?
Organised crime
What were illegal bars disguised as?
Jazz clubs
What were illegal bars called?
Speak-easys
How much did a gang member earn in 1926?
Up to $2million
How many speakeasys were in New York by the end of 1920
30,000
How many speakeasys were across the usa by the end of 1920?
200,000
What were supporters of prohibition called?
The dries
What enforcement was placed on prohibition?
The prohibition beuro was developed
How many agents did the prohibition beuro employ?
1500-2300
When did prohibition end?
5th December 1933
How long did prohibition last?
13 years
What act provided for the enforcement of Prohibition?
Volstead act
