Prohibition
Sabel John, Daniel Govea, Simon Mai
Event Information
Prohibition Time Frame
Prohibition in the U.S was a constitutional ban of products.
When?
Monday, Dec 4, 1933, 12:00 AM
Where?
United States
social problems
riot broke out in portland in 1855
Many people did not follow the law
"sting" operations were in use
Leader of movement
Leader- James Cannon Jr.
he was a Virginia political boss and methodist episcopal church
Goal of the Movement
the goal was to reduce crime and corruption, reduce the tax on the people, and improve the health and hygiene of america.
PROHIBITION DOCUMENTARY
Prohibition
The United States passes the 18th amendment
Prohibition
The people held strikes against the new law.
Prohibition
The United States Is dropping and then rising.
Analysis
The goal of the country being "dry" did go as plan and it is still an important law that remains today.
The law effected Texas by causing the people to protest and riot
Quote
"the economic prerequisites for the socialist revolution are fully matured in the US. The Political Premises are likewise far more advanced than they might appear on the surface."
James P. Cannon