By: Alexandra Cuadra, Alyssa Canto, Arlene Benique, Julius Castellvi

What was Prohibition?
Prohibition was a period of nearly fourteen years of U.S. history in which the manufactures, sales, and transportation of liquor was made illegal. It led to the first and only time an amendment to the U.S. Constitution was repealed.

When and How?
It began on January 16,1920, with the passing of the Eighteenth Amendment. Prohibition ended with the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment.

The Volstead Act
The Volstead Act set down rules for enforcing the ban and defined the types of alcoholic beverages that were prohibited. Private ownership and consumption of alcohol was not made illegal under federal law; however, in many areas local laws were more strict, with some states banning possession outright.

Speakeasies
Even though the sale of alcohol was illegal, alcoholic drinks were still widely available at "speakeasies" or other underground establishments. Many other people served their guests at private bars.

During Prohibition
1. High demand and low supply of illegal liquor led to the rise of many gangs.
2. Chicago was the headquarters of the most famous gangsters.
3. The most infamous and well-known gangsters was Al Capone.
4. Alcoholic beverages were not hard to find.
5. On almost any street there would be a bar selling liquor hidden in basements and anywhere that could be found
6. There were twice as many illegal stores as there were saloons closed by prohibition.

Al Capone
1.He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 17,1899
2.He died on January 25,1947 in Palm island, Florida.
3.He was one of the most infamous bootleggers of them all. He was able to build his criminal empire largely on profits on illegal alcohol.

Crime

• Crime rate doubled from what it had been before prohibition
• Rate of homicides rose 88% from 5.6 per 100,000 people to 10 per 100,00 people
• Arrests for drunk driving increased 81%
• Disorderly conduct increased 41%

THE ENDING OF PROHIBITION

• It helped break down Americas firm adherence to law and order
• This had long-lasting social implications, including increased contempt for government
• Ended with the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment
• The Eighteenth Amendment was repealed on December 5, 1933
• It was impossible for the American government to enforce this law

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