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Prohibition
Prohibition
In Illinois, for example, fifty three per of states residents were either foreign born or the children of foreign born parents (Buenker 363).
Foreigners and natives - relative to 1920 natives - did not agree on alcohols evilness.
for the immigrant had built a whole segment of his culture around them, whereas the native came to regard them as a major source of evil (Buenken).
(Trelio).
(A Noble Experiment)
(Drink Boston)
(Mayflower)
Further Reasoning
Supporters of prohibition reasoning behind their support included increased prosperity following prohibition, and claimed consequent improvement in personal dependability (Jones 78).
(Bliss).
On the other end were the men responsible for keeping the flow of illegal alcohol steady such as Al Capone
Step 5: The Summit Attained. Jolly Companions. A Confirmed Drunkard Taken From (Blumenthal).
Speakeasy party
(Cafe Drake)
(Great Gatsby)
Industrial Waste
Prohibition failed in a far larger way than getting rid of drunkards.
Most think about alcohol as a product used in beverages. However, its used in industry a lot more.
Industrial Usage
(Institute Plant Tanks)
alcohol is one of the worlds most important industrial chemicals quite aside from its use in beverages (Free 19).
Prohibition devastated the nation's brewing industry. St. Louis had 22 breweries before Prohibition. Only
Bootleggers using a still to make illegal alcohol in the above picture. (Prohibition Bar)
Repeal
Although organized crime flourished under its sway, Prohibition was not responsible for its appearance, as organized crimes post-Repeal persistence has demonstrated. Drinking habits underwent a drastic change during the Prohibition Era, and Prohibitions flattening effect on per capita consumption continued long after Repeal... Repeal itself became possible in 1933 primarily because of a radically altered economic contextthe Great Depression (Jack and Blocker).
Alcohol Post-Prohibition
Despite the efforts of Prohibition, Alcohol use was still popular in use against the law after the amendment was repealed. The graphs to the right depict illegal alcohol consumption between 1951-1965 of 7th and 12th graders; The children of kids who grew up during prohibition.
Improvement is Showing
One of the most prevalent cases of alcohol abuse is associated with vehicular injuries. Luckily they are showing signs of decreasing. Perhaps Americans are becoming more responsible slowly.
Take Aways
1. It is dangerous to act on feelings.
2. Its sometimes better to know your enemy than wonder who your enemy is.
Jesses Continued
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