1920s and Prohibition

By bigboykjjdsjdf

  • 1919

    The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed, prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and transport of alcohol.

  • 1920

    Prohibition officially begins in the US.

  • 1920

    Rum runners begin smuggling alcohol into the US

  • 1925

    The infamous "Scopes monkey trial" takes place, challenging the teaching of evolution in schools.

  • 1927

    The first talking movie, "The Jazz Singer," is released.

  • 1929

    The St. Valentine's Day Massacre takes place in Chicago, a violent event between gangsters over bootlegging territory.

  • 1930

    The number of prohibition agents was increased to try to combat smuggling.

  • 1931

    The "Al Capone trial" takes place, convicting Capone on charges of tax evasion.

  • 1932

    Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected President, and he promises to repeal Prohibition.

  • 1933

    The 21st Amendment is passed, repealing Prohibition.