Visit Ohio State University to learn about Prohibition. You will see a table of contents of topics on Prohibition. Click on and read the information titled: "Why was there Prohibition in the United States?"

Instrutions

Answer the following 15 questions with well-developed sentences. Support your answers with specific details.

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After reading about the subject, define the word "Prohibition" as it pertains to the 18th amendment.
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Why did the United States have a Prohibition movement and enact Prohibition?
3.

What was the ultimate goal (purpose) of the 18th Amendment?

Speakin' Easy: Visit Vocabulary of Prohibition for clues to the following questions:

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If I wanted to drink alcohol during Prohibition, where would I go?
5.

What would I want if I asked for "the real McCoy"?
6.

What would I be making if I was cooking "tarantula juice" and some "coffin varnish"?
7.

If I was for Prohibition what two organizations would I want to join?

The purpose of a jury is to examine all of the evidence presented and render a verdict based on this evidence. Imagine you have been selected as a juror or legislator trying to assess the effects of Prohibition. After reviewing the six exhibits below you will decide whether Prohibition "worked" or "failed." You will then recommend whether Prohibition should continue to be enforced or repealed as an American policy.

The Evidence: Review the evidence from Ohio State University about the policy of Prohibition by visiting the links below:

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Testimony of Mrs. Henry Peabody
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Testimony of Fiorella LaGuardia
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U.S. Consumption of Beverage Alcohol
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Production of Malt Beverages in U.S. Alcohol Data in the U.S.
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Federal Council of Churches Statements
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Results of Prohibition Churches' Statement

After examining the resources carefully, assess each piece of evidence as you address the questions below:

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According to Mrs. Peabody, what specific conditions have improved in America as a result of Prohibition proving that it "worked"?
9.

What specific evidence does Fiorella LaGuardia offer to prove Prohibition does not work? In your answer address a minimum of three details he provides as evidence.
10.

Does the data demonstrate that Prohibition "worked" or failed?
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What does this data show about the increase or decrease of consumption and production of alcohol during the 1920s?
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What are two strong arguments the Federal Council of Churches presents to support Prohibition?
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What are two facts that argue that Prohibition "failed"?
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Historical note: What did Amendment 21 do?
15.

Write a one-paragraph recommendation on whether Prohibition should continue to be enforced or repealed as an American policy. Give at least three pieces of evidence to support your recommendation. Your paragraph should be no less than six sentences with no spelling errors.