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Prohibition & Bootlegging in the Bahamas. By Nestor Taylor 9T1. Introduction. During the prohibition era many changes occurred within the Bahamas. This presentation will allow you to see what prohibition was and the impact that it had on the Bahamian society. Words To Know.
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Prohibition & Bootlegging in the Bahamas By Nestor Taylor 9T1
Introduction During the prohibition era many changes occurred within the Bahamas. This presentation will allow you to see what prohibition was and the impact that it had on the Bahamian society.
Words To Know Prohibition: the forbidding by law of the manufacturing, importation, sale or purchase of alcoholic beverages Bootlegging: the making, transport or sale of illegal goods especially liquor Temperance: total abstinence from alcohol Volstead Act: a law passed by the American government to stop the sale, manufacturing and importation of liquor
In 1919 America passed the Volstead Act. Manufacturing, the sale of and importation of liquor became illegal. A group of women known as the Women’s Temperance Union and Anti Saloon League complained about the amount of alcohol consumed. They blamed liquor for the increase in crime and poverty. Since alcohol became illegal and the demand for it still existed persons sought illegal ways to bring it into the country or make it secretly. Since the Bahamas did not have a ban on alcohol it was used to ship alcohol. How did prohibition and bootlegging begin?
The Bahamas became a supply depot or transhipment point for alcohol smuggling. West End, Grand Bahama, Bimini and Gun Cay were used to store rum until it could be shipped to America because of their proximity to America. Rum, whiskey and gin were brought in from England and Scotland to be sold. Bahamian families such as the Bethels Christie, Kelly, Collins, Sands and Symonette exported liquor secretly to America for a lot of money. The Role of the Bahamas in Prohibition and Bootlegging
Since alcohol was not illegal in the Bahamas the government only increased the taxes. The government did not consider the law in America since it allowed a larger income to the government treasury. The Role of the Bahamas in Prohibition and Bootlegging
Ships would come to Nassau and anchor outside of the harbour. Small boats would carry the liquor to the ships which would then take the liquor to New Jersey. Because West End, Gun Cay and Bimini were used as storage centers the Coast Guard patrolled the Florida waters to prevent bootlegging. How was rum smuggled in and out of the country?
Coast Guard ships were smaller and slower than the smuggling boats so this did not stop the Bahamians from taking the chance to transport alcohol. Because of the proximity to Florida sometimes captains would make up to two trips each night. Small seaplanes made the trip during the day. Since they carried less than the boats they sometimes made up to five trips a day. How was rum smuggled in and out of the country?
The passage travelled became known as the Rum Line or Rum Row. The business of transporting or smuggling alcoholic beverages which are forbidden by law across the water became known as rum running. How was rum smuggled in and out of the country?
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PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAPS!!! Terms Prohibition Existence Role of the Bahamas Smuggling Process Prohibition Benefits/ Side effects 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points
Which groups caused the Volstead Act to be passed in America?
What role did the Bahamas play in prohibition and bootlegging?
Explain how the Family Islands were impacted by prohibition.
Family Islands became depopulated since persons came to Nassau for jobs.
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