Origins of prohibition- In the 1820’s and 30’s, a wave of religious revivalism swept the united states leading to increased calls for temperance as well as other “Perfectionist” movement such as the abolition of slavery. In 1838 the state of massachusetts passed a temperance law banning the sale of spirits in less than is 15 Gallon quantities. The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century when the Ratification of the 18th amendment to the us constitution which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors-ushered in a period in american history known as prohibition. Prohibition Was suppose to lower crime and corruption, reduce social problems lower taxes that were needed to support prisons
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Although any sale of alcohol was illegal alcoholic drinks were still available to the public at underground drinking establishing. As fast prohibition shutdown “Speakeasies” ten more would spring up in their replacement. Many citizens kept personal bars to serve their guest, illegal home brewing was popular during the prohibition small amounts of wines and hard cidered were printed to be brewed at the house. A few commercial wines were still produced in the U.S but were only available through government warehouse for used in religious ceremonies, mainly for communion “Malt and Hop” Shops had opened up for business from all across the country. A few former brewers turned to selling malt extract syrup. Ostensibly baking and beverages …show more content…
Many gangsters had took advantage of the prohibition and produced millions. One of the more successful gangsters during the prohibition era was Alphonse Gabriel better known as “Al Capone” he was the co-founder of the Chicago outfit. One of Al Capone quotes was “All i am like any other man all i do is supply a demand”. Al capone made about sixty million annually by bootlegging illegal liquor. Even though Al capone was an outlaw he made donations to various charities and was viewed by many to be a modern day robbinghood. However the saint valentine massacre of gang rivals resulting in death of seven men broad daylight. This had ruined the image of Al Capone and had earned him to becoming “public enemy Number one “. Federal authorities became intent on capturing Al Capone they prosecuted him for tax
Although any sale of alcohol was illegal alcoholic drinks were still available to the public at underground drinking establishing. As fast prohibition shutdown “Speakeasies” ten more would spring up in their replacement. Many citizens kept personal bars to serve their guest, illegal home brewing was popular during the prohibition small amounts of wines and hard cidered were printed to be brewed at the house. A few commercial wines were still produced in the U.S but were only available through government warehouse for used in religious ceremonies, mainly for communion “Malt and Hop” Shops had opened up for business from all across the country. A few former brewers turned to selling malt extract syrup. Ostensibly baking and beverages …show more content…
Many gangsters had took advantage of the prohibition and produced millions. One of the more successful gangsters during the prohibition era was Alphonse Gabriel better known as “Al Capone” he was the co-founder of the Chicago outfit. One of Al Capone quotes was “All i am like any other man all i do is supply a demand”. Al capone made about sixty million annually by bootlegging illegal liquor. Even though Al capone was an outlaw he made donations to various charities and was viewed by many to be a modern day robbinghood. However the saint valentine massacre of gang rivals resulting in death of seven men broad daylight. This had ruined the image of Al Capone and had earned him to becoming “public enemy Number one “. Federal authorities became intent on capturing Al Capone they prosecuted him for tax