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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Public Enemy #1: Gangsters During the Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
"Gangsters" in the Great Depression were divided into two different groups: Mobsters and Outlaws. This article discusses the differences between the two and the role each group played.
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PBS

Pbs: Prohibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for the three-part documentary film series covering the rise, rule, and fall of Prohibition. Extensive coverage of the consequences and people of the area with links to a plethora of first-hand photos. Readers are given the...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Indomitable Spirits: Prohibition in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
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
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Digital History

Digital History: Prohibition

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Fight Against "Demon Rum"

For Students 5th - 8th
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...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Outlines: Clash of Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Although brief, this discussion of the clash of cultures in the 1920s covers all the reasons for cultural discordance.