The Prohibition
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The Causes of The Prohibition
After the revolutionary war multiple types of societies, especially religious, tried to persuade people that alcohol caused many crimes and even deaths. This was called the temperance movement.
Temperance Movement- a social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Begining of Prohibition
Door to a speakeasie
Inside the speakesie
Unhappy anti-prohibition men
all about speak easies
speak easies
speak easies- the illegal taverns that served liquor.
speak easies got their name because you were required to whisper a special code in order to enter. speak easies were often apartments, delis, tailors, or even soda shops. once inside, there was plenty of entertainment and drinking.
moonshine
moonshine was/is a type of alcoholic beverage that many people made themselves, to drink and make a profit. this beverage was illegal due to the fact that people could add whatever they wanted and other harmful ingredients.
bootlegging- the term commonly used to identify the illegal transport of liquor.
*** fun fact*** - moonshine's main ingredient is corn mash.