1920's and Prohibition

By Gabrielledegeest1

  • Rise of Illegal Bars and Bootlegging

    Due to Prohibition

  • The 18th Amendment

    Banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. When it went into effect, it initiated the Prohibition.

  • The Willis-Campbell Act

    It increases the penalties for prescribing beer and liquor for medicinal purposes.

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald

    He publishes "The Great Gatsby", talking about the Twenties' excesses and moral ambiguities

  • The Fordney-McCumber Tariff

    Raises Tariff rates, impacting international trade

  • The Jones Act

    Increases penalties for violating Prohibition laws, enhancing law enforcement efforts.

  • The Wall Street Crash

    Marking the end of the "Roaring Twenties" and the beginning of the Great Depression.

  • The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

    Located in Chicago. Al Capone's gang murdered seven members of Bugs Moran's gang. Highlighting gang violence.

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaigning

    He campaigns for president, promising the end of Prohibition.

  • The 21st Amendment is ratified

    Repealing the 18th Amendment and ending Prohibition.