Prohibition → speakeasies → illegal alcohol trade → organized crime
1. What did Prohibition prohibit in the United States from 1920 to 1933?
2. What was a speakeasy during Prohibition?
3. Which combination of features was associated with the flapper as a symbol of changing attitudes toward women?
What years did Prohibition cover in the United States?
From 1920 to 1933.
What activities were banned during Prohibition?
Production, import, and sale of alcohol.
What were Speakeasies during Prohibition?
Illegal bars where people drank alcohol, listened to music, danced, and socialized.
What did a flapper symbolize in the 1920s?
Changing attitudes towards women.
Which hairstyle was associated with a 1920s flapper?
A bob haircut.
What social freedoms were linked to flappers in the 1920s?
Parties, dancing, drinking, smoking, and greater social freedom.
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