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Prohibition and Organized Crime

By eakers17
  • Passage of Prohibition

    Passage of Prohibition

    With the passage of Prohibition came with a dark side as well. A large black market developed around the country.
  • Bibliography

    Bibliography

    https://www.thoughtco.com/prohibition-era-timeline-104844#:~:text=The%20Prohibition%20era%20was%20a,of%20decades%20of%20temperance%20movements.(https://www.timetoast.come)

  • Prohibition Law Placed into Effect

    On January 16, 1920 Prohibition officially went into effect in America with the Volstead Act.
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    Prohibition Era

  • Texas Guinan's Arrest

    Texas Guinan's Arrest

    Texas was arrested in 1927 at the 300 club on suspicion of violating the Volstead Act. She was later found not-guilty at trial, as she was only a hostess in the matter.
  • St. Valentine's Day Massacre

    St. Valentine's Day Massacre

    The St. Valentine's Day was a shock to the world. There were 7 dead, killed by men from Al Capone's gang while dressed as police.
  • Al Capone Arrested

    Al Capone Arrested

    Al Capone was arrested on May 16, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA for carrying a concealed weapon.