Prohibition put the “roar” in the Roaring Twenties. The 18th amendment, the only amendment ever repealed, said that “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors” was illegal. Due to this law, speakeasies, or illegal bars were created. They were oftentimes disguised as something unsuspicious on the outside, but might have a secret door or wall that could take you into the bar. For example, some speakeasies were designed to look like they were bookstores or restaurants. If you went to a specific wall or door and had a certain key, you could be let into the bar portion. Another reason prohibition put the “roar” in the Roaring Twenties was because famous people were now criminals and everyday citizens were murderers. Al Capone
