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Prohibition

Prohibition. What is happening in this picture? How might alcohol play a role in each of these problems? What does the artist say is the solution?. Background. Temperance Movement – A reform movement from the 1800’s that attempted to “clean up” society.

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Prohibition

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  1. Prohibition

  2. What is happening in this picture? How might alcohol play a role in each of these problems? What does the artist say is the solution?

  3. Background • Temperance Movement – A reform movement from the 1800’s that attempted to “clean up” society. • Women’s Christian Temperance Movement – Considered drinking to be a sin • Anti-Saloon League – Largest force behind prohibition • Mostly, Temperance groups were fighting against the problems created by alcohol

  4. The Amendment • 1919 – Temperance groups (like the WCTU) got their wish as the 18th Amendment passed, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. • Not received well by others. WWI just ended and people were ready to move on with their lives. They wanted to enjoy life instead of make more sacrifices.

  5. Enforcement • 1919, Congress passes the Volstead Act to enforce prohibition • Prohibition bureau was created to raid speakeasies (“underground saloons” where people drank in private) and stop “bootleggers” (people who brew and transported alcohol illegally).

  6. Problems with Enforcement • The Volstead Act only provided about $7 million and 1500 agents to enforce prohibition for the entire country. • Local authorities often considered it a federal responsibility to enforce prohibition

  7. Crime • Organized Crime grew • In every major city, getting people alcohol became a lucrative business. • Most famous gangster – Al Capone • Completely controlled the liquor industry in Chicago (as well as many police and government officials).

  8. The Result • In 1933, the U.S. ratifies the 21st Amendment which repealed prohibition • The only Amendment that functions to repeal a previous amendment.

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