Prohibition in the United States
This worksheet explores the causes, effects, and eventual repeal of Prohibition in the United States during the early 20th century.
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Prohibition in the United States
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to your knowledge of U.S. History and the Prohibition era.
1. What was the primary goal of the Temperance Movement that led to Prohibition?
To promote the consumption of alcohol.
To establish national parks.
To prohibit the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.
To encourage international trade.
2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution instituted Prohibition?
13th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
3. The illegal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages during Prohibition was often carried out by individuals known as .
4. Secret bars where alcoholic drinks were sold illegally were called .
5. Describe two unintended consequences of Prohibition in the United States.
6. The Volstead Act was passed to enforce the 18th Amendment.
True
False
7. The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.
True
False
8. Observe the image below of Prohibition agents destroying barrels of alcohol.
In what ways does this image reflect the efforts to enforce Prohibition?