1. Do-Now Copy the questions onto the blank part on the last page of your reading packet. Leave space to answer. 1. Why did many Americans believe Prohibition was necessary? What goals did they have? 2. What were the results (intended or unintended) of the Prohibition of alcohol? 3. Was Prohibition of Alcohol in the 1920’s successful? 4. In what way could you say that the goals of prohibition “backfired”? 5. Why did so many Americans look for cultural icons who represented good or “heroes” during this time period? Wednesday December 3 rd Agenda Do-Now Homework Show & Tell Readings on Prohibition “Heroes” Cereal Boxes Homework Begin work on your “Heroes” cereal box

2. The 1920’s, Prohibition A simple solution to a complex problem. 1. 1. Why did many Americans believe Prohibition was necessary? What goals did they have? 2. 2. What were the results (intended or unintended) of the Prohibition of alcohol? 3.Was Prohibition of Alcohol in the 1920’s successful? 4. 4. In what way could you say that the goals of prohibition “backfired”? 5. 5. Why did so many Americans look for cultural icons who represented good or “heros” during this time period?

3. Post-War Social Change Society in the 1920’s Prohibition of Alcohol