Famous Gangsters
This gangster was widely believed to be the most feared gangster of the Prohibition Era. He ruled the Chicago crime ring during the 1920s, and numerous movies in the decades following his reign included him as an antagonist.
Who was Al Capone?
What was a speakeasy?
A place where alcohol was illegally and sneakily sold during the Prohibition Era.
A ban on alcohol.
The "Big House"
What is jail?
This famous gangster and moll duo robbed multiple banks during the Great Depression.
Who are Bonnie and Clyde?
This was needed in order to get into a speakeasy (Hint: it's the same thing you need to unlock a device)
What is a password/passcode?
Prohibition was created in what year?
1920.
The "elephant ears"
Who are the police?
This was Al Capone's nickname.
What is Scarface?
New York City had roughly this many speakeasies during the 1920s
What is 100,000?
Prohibition was put into action under this amendment.
The 18th Amendment.
"Giggle Water"
What is alcohol/beer?
This gangster used acid to burn his fingerprints so that police would have trouble finding him.
Who was John Dillinger?
This dominantly black speakeasy became famous during the Prohibition Era in Harlem.
What was The Cotton Club?
Prohibition was repealed under this amendment.
What is the 21st Amendment?
"Dead soldier"
What is an empty bear bottle?