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Prohibition
Courtesy of Gale Virtual Reference Library
Curtesy of Gale Virtual Reference Library
-Seeing as though the drinking failed to decrease, reformers demanded abstinence, or refraining from alcohol completely. -The drinking of alcohol was looked at as a sin to most people, due to its history of disease, family problems, and crime. -Although alcohol was banned, many people did not stop, and in fact, only hid the alcohol. -Bootleggers were people who manufactured alcohol ilegally and sold it to people that were willing to purchase it illegally. Bootleggers were also known to smuggle, or sneak in the alcohol to the United States.
-During the Prohibition Era, polls showed that only about one-third of the population was willing to obey the law, and remain abstinent from alcohol. -Many problems in law enforcement came about due to the control breweries had built up while legally selling alcohol. People remained loyal to these companies by making habits of drinking daily. -Many owners of these companies were German immigrants, one of the United State's enemies to come during WWII.
-In the years after the American Revolution, the alcohol consumption in the U.S. showed a definate increase. -In result to the dramatic increase in alcohol consumption, reformers of the time took actions to put an end to the drinking. -At first, the reformers only encouraged citizens to be considerate, and cut down on drinking habits.
