Prohibition
What is the main good they were prohibiting?
Alcohol
What is the Great Migration?
African Americans in search of jobs moved to northern cities from the South.
Who was the vice president at the time?
Calvin Coolidge
Define Alcoholism
An inability to stop drinking despite severe health, safety, and social consequences
Prohibition also lead to the decline of _____
The economy
What is the Harlem Rennaissance?
A period of African American creativity during the 1920's, centered in New York (Harlem)
What group of people gained more independence in the 20's?
Women
Define prohibition
An era in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were legally prohibited
What Amendment kickstarted prohibition?
The 18th Amendment
Which group of people would become more organized in their activities during the 20's?
Gangs
Who was the president at the time?
Warren G. Harding
Define speakeasy
Places where alcoholic drinks were sold and consumed illegally during prohibition
Name one country they sourced illegal alcohol from
Cuba, Canada, Mexico
Name one thing Americans at the time had issues with
Communism, Immigration, Citizenship, Social/Economic changes, Labor/Management
Al Capone
Define suffrage
The right to vote
Name one state that refused to enforce prohibition
New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut
_____ were reduced, _____ were raised. (hint: What did Calvin Coolidge do for the economy)
Taxes, Wages
Name one famous actress at the time
Clara Bow
Define Bootlegger
A person who makes, distributes, or sells goods illegally