- 1. The end of Prohibition in the United States, which officially occurred with the ratification of the 21st Amendment on December 5, 1933, marked a significant shift in American social, political, and economic landscapes. Prohibition, initiated by the 18th Amendment in 1920, aimed to eliminate the consumption of alcohol, driven by a combination of temperance movements, religious fervor, and the belief that banning alcohol would reduce crime and improve societal morals. However, the reality was markedly different; instead of diminishing crime, Prohibition led to a surge in organized crime, as illicit speakeasies flourished and gangsters like Al Capone thrived by smuggling and distributing illegal alcohol. The government struggled to enforce the ban, and public opinion began to shift as many Americans continued to drink, often in secret, and became increasingly frustrated with the law’s ineffectiveness. By the early 1930s, the negative economic consequences of Prohibition became more apparent, particularly during the Great Depression, as the government recognized the potential tax revenue from legal alcohol sales. With growing support for repeal, advocacy efforts intensified, and ultimately the 21st Amendment was proposed and ratified, ending Prohibition and allowing the legal production and sale of alcohol once again. This landmark decision not only restored personal freedoms but also catalyzed a new era in American culture, leading to the opening of bars, the revival of the brewing industry, and a reestablishment of a regulated alcohol market that included measures to ensure public health and safety.
When did the Prohibition of alcohol end in the United States?
A) 1933
B) 1954
C) 1929
D) 1941
- 2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution enacted the Prohibition of alcohol?
A) 25th
B) 18th
C) 21st
D) 16th
- 3. Which famous gangster made his fortune during the Prohibition era?
A) Jesse James
B) Bonnie and Clyde
C) Al Capone
D) John Dillinger
- 4. Who was the President of the United States when Prohibition ended?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Harry S. Truman
D) Herbert Hoover
- 5. What was the nickname given to the illegal bars that operated during Prohibition?
A) Dive Bars
B) Taverns
C) Speakeasies
D) Saloons
- 6. Who was the first state to ratify the 21st Amendment, officially ending Prohibition?
A) Michigan
B) Illinois
C) New York
D) California
- 7. What was the term for illegally produced alcohol during Prohibition?
A) Tequila
B) Whiskey
C) Moonshine
D) Vodka
- 8. Which advocacy group played a significant role in the temperance movement that led to Prohibition?
A) Women's Christian Temperance Union
B) American Red Cross
C) National Rifle Association
D) American Civil Liberties Union
- 9. What was the title of the famous book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald that depicted the excesses of the Roaring Twenties, including Prohibition?
A) 1984
B) Brave New World
C) To Kill a Mockingbird
D) The Great Gatsby
- 10. Which city became known for its organized crime during the Prohibition era?
A) New York
B) Chicago
C) Detroit
D) Los Angeles
- 11. What was the name of the famous FBI agent who pursued gangsters during Prohibition?
A) Eliot Ness
B) J. Edgar Hoover
C) John Dillinger
D) Bonnie Parker
- 12. What musical genre became popular during the Prohibition era in underground clubs?
A) Jazz
B) Country
C) Classical
D) Rock and Roll
- 13. In what year was the 18th Amendment, enacting Prohibition, ratified?
A) 1919
B) 1920
C) 1922
D) 1924
- 14. Which famous author famously said, 'First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you'?
A) Jack London
B) F. Scott Fitzgerald
C) Mark Twain
D) Ernest Hemingway
- 15. What was the term for the nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the US?
A) Suffrage
B) Temperance
C) Repeal
D) Prohibition
- 16. Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution repealed the Prohibition of alcohol?
A) 1st Amendment
B) 25th Amendment
C) 18th Amendment
D) 21st Amendment
- 17. What was the official start date of National Prohibition in the United States?
A) March 15, 1922
B) July 4, 1917
C) September 8, 1919
D) January 17, 1920
- 18. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution preceded the 18th Amendment, which established Prohibition?
A) 15th Amendment
B) 8th Amendment
C) 12th Amendment
D) 17th Amendment
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