Prohibition in the United States
An in-depth worksheet exploring the causes, effects, and eventual repeal of Prohibition in the United States, suitable for Grade 12 Social Studies.
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Prohibition in the United States
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, well-supported answers based on your knowledge of American history. Use complete sentences and provide specific examples where applicable.
1. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution instituted Prohibition?
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
2. What was the primary goal of the temperance movement that led to Prohibition?
To increase government revenue through alcohol taxes
To promote the growth of the brewing industry
To reduce crime, poverty, and social problems associated with alcohol consumption
To establish a national alcohol monopoly
3. The Act, also known as the National Prohibition Act, provided the federal government with the power to enforce the 18th Amendment.
4. Speakeasies were during the Prohibition era where alcoholic beverages were illegally sold and consumed.
5. Prohibition successfully eliminated all alcohol consumption in the United States.
True
False
6. The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.
True
False
7. Describe at least two negative social or economic consequences that arose from Prohibition.
8. Explain how organized crime, such as the rise of figures like Al Capone, was connected to Prohibition.
Examine the image below, which depicts Prohibition agents destroying barrels of alcohol.
9. What does this image tell you about the enforcement challenges faced by the government during Prohibition? What does it suggest about public compliance?