Speakeasies og forbudstiden i USA

1) When the 18th Amendment was approved by the States, the Government passed the Volstead Act. This law made that the 18th amendment was…

a) forgotten b) followed c) changed

2) How many Federal Prohibition agents were given the task of making sure that the 18th Amendment was followed?

Approximately 4,000 federal Prohibition agents were assigned to enforce the 18th Amendment.

3) How did these agents get rid of alcohol?

Federal Prohibition agents worked to remove alcohol from bars, clubs, and private property. They also stopped the production and transportation of illegal liquor, raided homes, and made arrests. They also used a variety of methods to catch violators like wiretapping, informants, and undercover agents.

4) At the beginning, Prohibition turned out to be a success. Why?

At the beginning of Prohibition, laws were heavily enforced and public opinion was supportive, leading to a dramatic decrease in alcohol consumption and improved public health. The restriction of alcohol decreased violent crime and made it easier for law enforcement to focus on other issues, such as organized crime.

5) But later on there were some negative consequences. Which ones? (Give just a couple of examples)

One consequence was an increase in organized crime, as bootlegging and other illegally produced alcohol provided criminals with a lucrative source of income.