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Prohibition in the 1920’s

Prohibition in the 1920’s. The 18 th Amendment. The 18 th amendment was the Prohibition Act . Strange Supporters. The KKK was a strong supporter of the Prohibition Act. Harsh Punishments. Some suggested punishing law breakers in ways like: Sterilizing Tattooing Forrbiding to marry

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Prohibition in the 1920’s

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  1. Prohibition in the 1920’s

  2. The 18th Amendment • The 18th amendment was the Prohibition Act

  3. Strange Supporters • The KKK was a strong supporter of the Prohibition Act

  4. Harsh Punishments Some suggested punishing law breakers in ways like: • Sterilizing • Tattooing • Forrbiding to marry • Placed in bottle shaped cages in the center of town • Forced to swallow oil

  5. Repealing the Act • The 21st Amendment repealed the Prohibition Act

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