Speakeasies, also known as "blind pigs" or "blind tigers", were underground establishments that were secret bars where people could buy and sell alcoholic beverages during the 1920's. They were extremely popular during prohibition as alcohol had been banned in the 18th Amendment in the Constitution of the United States. Prohibition was ended when the 21st Amendment was enacted. This repealed the law and speakeasies were no longer necessary to enjoy an alcoholic drink of your choice. The name 'speakeasy' came from the practice of speaking softly about an unlicensed bar. If they had not spoken quietly about the bar the place would have been quickly shut down and there would have been fewer places to indulge in a little alcohol. Not only were
