Prohibition in the United States
This worksheet explores the causes, effects, and eventual repeal of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s and early 1930s.
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Prohibition in the United States
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What amendment to the U.S. Constitution established Prohibition?
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
2. Which act was passed to enforce the 18th Amendment?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
Volstead Act
Espionage Act
3. The period of Prohibition in the United States lasted from 1920 to .
4. Secret bars where alcoholic beverages were sold illegally during Prohibition were known as .
5. The illegal manufacturing and sale of alcoholic drinks was commonly referred to as .
6. Describe two reasons why the Temperance Movement gained significant support in the early 20th century, leading to Prohibition.
7. Prohibition successfully eliminated all alcohol consumption in the United States.
True
False
8. The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.
True
False
9. Examine the image below, which shows a prescription for alcohol during Prohibition. Explain why such prescriptions were sometimes issued and what this suggests about the enforcement of the law.
