Prohibition
Which amendment started the prohibition movement?
18th amendment
Where were women's "real jobs"?
At home
Who was arrested for teaching evolution?
John T. Scopes
Who controlled a large criminal empire in Chicago?
Al Capone 'Scarface'
What is a bootlegger?
A bootlegger was someone who smuggled liquor illegally
Who were the women who embraced new fashions and urban attitudes?
Flappers
How long did the trial last for?
12 days
What was Al Capone tried for?
Tax Evasion
What were 2 ways people found ways around prohibition?
Speakeasies and bootlegging
What did Margaret Sanger advocate for?
Women suffrage, workers rights, and contraception
Who ended up winning the trial?
Tennessee. Scopes found guilty.
At first, how did Al Capone remain hidden?
He was bribing police officials, judges, and politicians.
What amendment repealed the 18th amendment?
21st amendment
What was the double standard?
Men had more sexual freedom than women from dating to behavior.
What was the cause of the Scopes Trial?
Tennessee banned teaching evolution: Scopes got arrested for teaching evolution
How large was Al Capone's empire?
Stretched from Florida to Canada
What was the Volstead Act of 1919?
People were allowed to keep and use liquor before January 16th, 1919. People stocked up on liquor before the law took effect.
What was the typical style of a flapper?
Short skirts, short hair, lots of makeup, minimal clothing, and pearls.
What were the 2 sides pitted against each other?
He was in a brothel and got knifed in the face 😱