Ohio State University
Opper Project: Using Editorial Cartoons to Teach History (Lesson Plans)
Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Indomitable Spirits: Prohibition in the United States
Exhibition explores prohibition in the United States from the passing of the 18th Amendment in 1919 up to the passing of the 21st Amendment which ended prohibition in 1933
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs Reading Room the Dry Years
Here are selected photographs from the Library of Congress depicting the silly and serious aspects of Prohibition. Find a picture of the largest still in the world and a dog trained to sniff out "spirits."
Digital History
Digital History: Prohibition
This is a very comprehensive discussion of Prohibition, the reasons supporters pushed for it, the problems with enforcement, and its failure. Read about anti-German sentiment as a reason for Prohibition, the increase in organized crime...
Digital History
Digital History: The Roaring Twenties [Pdf]
Read this comprehensive look at the Roaring Twenties, or Jazz Age. Read about Prohibition and its ramifications, women's gains, entertainment, and literature. Also find out about the resurgence of racial unrest and violence. A very good...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Clash of Cultures
Overview of the 1920s era clash in values in which religious fundamentalism flourished alongside literary and artistic movements of African-Americans and other American intellectuals.
Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: Gang Map
A map of the gang territories during the 1920s in Chicago. Shows where each of the gangs had a dominant presence.
Other
Beer history.com: Library
The American Brewery History homepage discusses the beer industry in American and the role of German-American brewers. Numerous articles on famous beer towns like St. Louis and Milwaukee. Info on famous brewers Busch and Miller, and even...
Other
Huff English: The Great Gatsby Treasure Hunt
This is a treasure hunt based on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In it students complete a list of tasks about the book, the author, WWI, the Roaring 20's, the 18th and 19th Ammendments, prohibition, organized crime, the music,...
Other
Jazz Age Culture: Part 1
Features numerous links to external sites that provide information pertaining to the flapper era, jazz and the Harlem Renaissance, prohibition, racial violence, and crime.
Other
University at Albany: Organized Crime and Prohibition
Features statistics and details about organized crime and prohibition including facts on some of the more colorful gangsters during that era.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition
Looks at the history of the Prohibition Era in the United States, how it started, the problems it caused, and how it ended.
Other
Alcohol: Problems and Solutions: Prohibition: The Noble Experiment
Prohibition ultimately was a failure, but this fact sheet gives you some interesting perspective into the temperance movement. Discover some of the outlandish punishments advocated for those who drank.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Fight Against "Demon Rum"
The Eighteenth Amendment showed how difficult it is to legislate morality. Read about the advantages of Prohibition, especially in terms of public health. The disadvantages far outweighed the advantages. See how lawlessness increased...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Eighteenth Amendment
Text of the 18th Amendment banning the sale of alcohol and a brief description of its meaning.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Prohibition Introduced
Check out this interactive timeline that documents the history of prohibition in the United States.
Other
Minnesota Historical Society: Prohibition & the Volstead Act
Provides a brief explanation of prohibition, the eighteenth amendment, and the Volstead Act with links to many other outside resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Prohibition
Looks at the Prohibition Era in the United States when it was illegal to sell or import alcoholic beverages. The ban was lifted when the 21st Amendment was passed in 1933.
Other
Nat'l Security Agency: National Cryptologic Museum
On this site one can find the National Security Agency's history of cryptology, some online exhibits, and sections on mathematics, education, and more.
Other
Voice of America: Election of 1928: Americans Are Presented With a Clear Choice
Read a transcript from Voice of America's Making of a Nation series dealing with the election of 1928 between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith. You will read about the issues in the election and find that many national issues span time and...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Legislative Interests and Achievements
Women championed many pivotal pieces of legislation in the early 1900's. They pushed for prohibition, payment of a bonus for WWI veterans, federal money for prenatal, maternal, and infant care, and many more progressive issues. The...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Temperance and Prohibition: Saloons
This site from the Ohio State University provides four accounts of saloons in urban America at the beginning of the 20th century most notably during the prohibition era.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Temperance and Prohibition: Why Prohibition?
Article considers the reasons behind the enactment, in 1919, of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Progressing Into the 20th Century
This is an overview of the gateway into the 20th Century in Nebraska and the Progressive Movement. Highlights on prohibition, suffrage, race, and more are included.