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• What amendment was passed in 1920 that made the manufacture and sale of alcohol illegal?

  The 18th Amendment
• What was a significant consequence of the 18th Amendment?

  Many people continued to drink alcohol, leading to the rise of gangsters supplying illegal liquor.
• What was the main reason for the introduction of Prohibition in 1920?

  To address concerns about the negative effects of alcohol on American society after World War I.
• What were the main reasons for Prohibition in the United States?

  • National mood against drinking alcohol after World War I
  • Belief that alcohol consumption would harm American society
  • Religious opposition to alcohol
  • Moral arguments against drinking while soldiers were at war
• How did Prohibition lead to an increase in crime?

  It created a demand for illegal alcohol, leading to gangsters like Al Capone fighting for control of speakeasies.
• Who was a notorious gangster associated with Prohibition?

  Al Capone
• What was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre?

  It was a violent event in 1929 where Capone's men killed members of a rival gang.
• What crime was Al Capone imprisoned for?

  Income tax evasion
• What did the Wickersham Commission conclude about Prohibition in 1929?

  It concluded that Prohibition was not working effectively.
• What amendment repealed Prohibition?

  The 21st Amendment
• What were some challenges faced by Prohibition agents?

  • Limited number of agents (1,300)
  • Low salaries leading to bribery
  • Widespread public support for illegal drinking
  • Difficulty in enforcing the law against organized crime
• How did gangsters like Al Capone profit during Prohibition?

  They made money from organized crime and protection rackets due to the illegal alcohol trade.
• What was the impact of Prohibition on crime rates?

  Crime rates increased, particularly organized crime and gang violence.
• What was the financial impact of Prohibition on the alcohol industry?

  It transferred $2,000 million worth of business from the legal industry to bootlegging.
• What were the consequences of the Prohibition era on American society?

  • Rise in organized crime and gang violence
  • Increased corruption among law enforcement
  • Public defiance of the law through speakeasies
  • Economic impact on the legal alcohol industry
• What was the purpose of the Red Scare in the USA?

  To combat the perceived threat of communism and radical leftism.
• What was the outcome of the Red Scare for immigrants?

  Many immigrants faced suspicion and were targeted for deportation.
• What event marked the beginning of the Red Scare in the USA?

  The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia in 1917.
• What was the Palmer Raids?


  Government actions to arrest and deport suspected radicals during the Red Scare.
• Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?

  Two Italian immigrants accused of robbery and murder during the Red Scare.
• What was the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?

  They were convicted and executed, despite widespread protests about their innocence.
• What were the social impacts of the Red Scare on American society?

  • Increased xenophobia and suspicion towards immigrants
  • Suppression of leftist political movements
  • Heightened fear of communism
  • Violations of civil liberties
• What was the significance of the 1920s for African Americans?

  It was a period of cultural flourishing known as the Harlem Renaissance.
• What was the impact of the Great Migration on African Americans?

  It led to increased urbanization and cultural expression in northern cities.
• What were the key features of the Harlem Renaissance?

  • Flourishing of African American arts and culture
  • Prominent figures like Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington
  • Focus on racial pride and identity
  • Influence on American culture as a whole