It occurred during the 1920s, which was referred to as the "roaring 20s"
However, prohibition was also nicknamed the "noble experiment"
Al Capone
The end of prohibition marked the end of the era of criminals smuggling in alcohol. People no longer needed to sneak around to get their alcohol.
Demands from the WCTU and other womens' groups along with pressure from Protestant churches caused Prohibition.
The Progressive Era was a period of political reform and social activism. Prohibition "rode the coattails of the Progressive Movement" refers to the idea that prohibition was allowed because of the rise of progressive thinking.
For a general answer, you can say that public statements in newspapers, and speeches contributed to the success of the prohibition movement.
The prohibition Era was from 1920 - 1933
The Prohibition era
Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933 when the 18th amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified.
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Prohibition
1920 to 1933
16 American towns and cities emerge that earned the same dubious distinction during the Prohibition Era, including Hamilton, Warren, Canton, Youngstown and Lima (cities in Ohio).
Prohibition
Al Capone
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The end of prohibition marked the end of the era of criminals smuggling in alcohol. People no longer needed to sneak around to get their alcohol.
The end of prohibition marked the end of the era of criminals smuggling in alcohol. People no longer needed to sneak around to get their alcohol.