Second Great Awakening sought to remake society in God's image. This sentiment extended to civic life with the formation of thousands of Temperance societies. Successful in reducing consumption and encouraging stricter state regulation of alcohol. Lyman Beecher was a famous social activist of the day who was particularly concerned about the negative impact of alcohol on society.

The WCTU fought for prohibition and progressive reform. Focused on suffrage, the 8-hour work day, prison reform, and the Social Gospel.

In the 1850 engraving, "The Drunkard's Home," a cowering family in a squalid home is subjected to the whims of a brutal patriarch. By contrast, the 1850 engraving, "The Temperance Home," depicts a scene of domestic harmony, order, affection, and material comfort.

The 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919 and took effect in The Volstead Act clarified the new rules surrounding prohibition. President Wilson vetoed the Volstead Act on constitutional grounds. His veto was overridden by Congress. Special stamps were required for medicinal liquors under the Volstead Act.

Speakeasies (illegal bars) Bootlegging (smuggling of alcohol)

The sale, transport, and consumption of intoxicating beverages became illegal. The sale, transport, and consumption of intoxicating beverages became illegal. Many law-abiding Americans defied the regulations. Many law-abiding Americans defied the regulations. The black market for alcohol was a boon for organized crime. The black market for alcohol was a boon for organized crime. Detroit police discover a clandestine still

By 1927 he was earning some $60 million a year from bootlegging. His gang was like a private army. He had 700 men under his control. He was responsible for over 500 murders. On 14 th February 1929, Capone’s men dressed as police officers murdered 7 members of a rival gang. This became known as the ‘Valentine’s Day Massacre.’

 By the mid-1920s, only 19% of Americans supported Prohibition  Many felt Prohibition caused more problems than it solved  The 21 st Amendment finally repealed Prohibition in 1933

Prohibition was unenforceable. Many deaths occurred from bootleg liquor. Political corruption increased. Smuggling grew out of control. During the Depression the potential jobs and tax revenue from the legalization of liquor was increasingly attractive to struggling Americans. Thus, in 1933, the noble experiment of Prohibition came to a close with the ratification of the 21st Amendment Thus, in 1933, the noble experiment of Prohibition came to a close with the ratification of the 21st Amendment

 Eventually, Prohibition’s fate was sealed by the government, which failed to budget enough money to enforce the law  The task of enforcing Prohibition fell to 1,500 poorly paid federal agents --- clearly an impossible task Federal agents pour wine down a sewer

The enormous profits to be made attracted gangsters who started to take control of many cities. They bribed the police, judges and politicians. They controlled the speakeasies and the distilleries, and ruthlessly exterminated their rivals.

Question one: What were some of the effects of Prohibition? Describe both the positive and negative effects. Question Two: Does the government have the right or ability to restrict a citizens personal choices? Can you think of any examples that support your argument? Answers be in complete sentences and needs to be at least one paragraph.