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Prohibition and the 18th Amendment was the Legislative Act which banned the manufacture, storing, and sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages in the United States

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Prohibition and the 18th Amendment facilitated the beginnings of bootlegging (the illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of goods) and organized crime in many cities. Some of these cities include:

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As Atlantic City became a common stop along smuggler routes to Philadelphia, it known as "Smugglers Paradise" among "rum-runners" because of the under-the-table cooperation between runners, local politicians, and corrupt coast guard officials

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New York became the US capital of organized crime as Crime Leaders such as Charles "Lucky" Luciano and Frank Costello rose to power. Additionally, in New York alone, there were 32,000 speakeasies.

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Chicago also became a bootleg capital of the US during the '20s as Al Capone and George "Bugs" Moran, among others amassed mountainous wealth through bootleg alcohol.

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Philadelphia, although it didn't become a crime capital, experienced its fair share of illegal liquor. Just before the enactment of Prohibition, Philadelphia operated 1,700 saloons. When prohibition started, 1,200 remained publicly open. Additionally, numerous private residences and breweries opened/stayed open during prohibition, leading Philadelphia to become one of the largest illegal-alcohol-consuming cities in the United States

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The Red Scare was a nationwide fear of Communism and other socialist ideals throughout the United States

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The Red Scare caused a nationwide hysteria over immigrants and those suspected of Communist and Socialist loyalty. Some events which transpired from the Red Scare include:

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What were the Palmer Raids?

The Palmer Raids were a series of raids conducted by the US Government aimed to capture and arrest alleged communists, socialists, and anarchists

What did the Palmer Raids cause?

Due to the crude communications and planning, the Palmer Raids soon fell into dispute over the legality and constitutionality of the raids. Because of this, Palmer and Hoover were widely criticized for the raids.

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What was the Case of Sacco and Vanzetti?

The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti involved the trial and execution of two Italian anarchist immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, in Massachusetts.

How did the Case of Sacco and Vanzetti end?

Although numerous accounts and records attest to the unfairness and corruption of the case and trial, both Sacco and Vanzetti were both convicted and executed on August 23rd, 1927.

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Who are some of the most known sports figures of the 1920s?

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Who are some of the most known sports figures of the 1920s?

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Who was Babe Ruth?

George Herman Ruth Jr., or as we know him; Babe Ruth, is often thought to be the greatest Baseball player to ever swing a bat.

What is Babe Ruth known for?

Beyond the obvious; his next-level talent for the game of baseball, Babe Ruth was widely known for his bubbly and colorful personality. Back to baseball, Babe won three World Series' with the Red Socks before being traded to the Yankees, with whom he won four World Series'.

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Who was Jack Demsey?

William Harrison Dempsey, better known as Jack Dempsey, is known as one of the greatest boxers in US History.

What is Jack Dempsey known for?

Jack Dempsey is known for numerous Boxing feats including his 61-6-8 record, Dempsey's beatdown of Jess Willard on the 4th of July, 1919, and his numerous heavyweight title defenses. Dempsey was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.

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Who was Red Grande?

Harold Grange, better known as Red Grange, was one of the 20s' greatest football players

What was Red Grange known for?

Grange was recruited by the 1920s Chicago Bears football team as a running back in hopes of reviving the team's success and the sport's fan following. Luckily, Grange was a success! Grange dominated in the NFL, even after suffering a devastating knee injury, after which he switched to defensive back. Grange ended his career with thousands of rushing and passing yards (both offensively and defensively) and was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in the class of 1963.

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Who was Suzanne Lenglen?

Suzanne Lenglen was one of the 1920s' most famous and well-known Tennis superstars.

What was Suzanne Lenglen known for?

Lenglen was well known for her many many achievements in the sport of tennis. Some of these achievements include her 341-7 all-time record, 81 career titles, back-to-back French Grand Slam victories, her near 6-peat between the years of 1919-1925 (semi-finalist in 1924) in the Wimbledon Grand Slam, World Hardcourt Championships victory in 1914, at the age of 15, numerous no-loss seasons, and 7-year undefeated stretch. Lenglen was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the class of 1978.

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World music changed immensely during the 1920s. Changes such as the introduction of the record player and phonograph in addition to Jazz, Blues, and "Hillbilly" genres of music had the country grooving like never before.

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Who were some Musical Artists of the 1920s?

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Who were some Musical Artists of the 1920s?

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Who was Lewis Armstrong?

Lewis Armstrong was an American trumpeter and vocalist who rose to fame during the 20s due to his unique new form of music

What was Lewis Armstrong known for?

Armstrong rose to fame as he started to acquire immense skill in playing the trumpet, eventually becoming so good he replaced his idol in his own Jazz band.

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Who was Duke Ellington?

Duke Ellington was one of America's greatest pianists and composers of the Jazz era.

What was Duke Ellington known for?

Ellington is known as the United States' greatest jazz composer and bandleader thanks to his assistance in the creation of big-band jazz and the Ellingson Ensemble that he led for many many years.

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How were racial tensions affected by the Roaring 20s?

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How were racial tensions affected by the Roaring 20s?

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Racial tensions only increased during the 20s as African Americans began to assert their rights and freedoms and racially-moved groups such as the KKK started to rise against African Americans.

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What were some of the causes of racial tensions in the 1920s?

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What were some of the causes of racial tensions in the 1920s?

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Racial tensions rising in the 1920s was caused by many factors, some of these factors include rules and regulations put in place to stop African Americans from voting, mass northern migration of African Americans during World War I, Xenophobia, and many other causes

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Who was Hiram Evans?

Hiram Evans was a Dentist and, more prominently, the Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

What did Hiram Evans do?

Evans, along with other "Klansmen" committed heinous crimes against people of color such as burning "K.K.K." on an African American bellhop's forehead. Evans climbed the ranks of the Klan and served as Imperial Wizard of the Klan between 1922 and 1939, during which he wrote many white-supremacy-themed books.

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What was the Dr. Ossian Sweet Case?

The Dr. Ossian Sweet Case was a 1925 Detroit, MI case in which well-regarded medical doctor Dr. Ossian Sweet and his family were arrested and accused of murdering a white mob member who had shot at the Sweet house.

What was the verdict of the Dr. Ossian Sweet Case?

Presiding Judge Frank Murphy ruled that "a mans house is his castle" and that Dr. Sweet had every right to defend his property, a right reserved for both whites and blacks, as Judge Murphy ruled.

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What were some inventions of the Roaring 20s?

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What were some inventions of the Roaring 20s?

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The 20's brought on many many new inventions, from advancements in medicine to advancements in how people entertained themselves, the 20s brought on genius innovation.

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In 1928, Dr. Alexander Fleming found a mold growing in a dish of Staph bacteria, however, he found that the mold produced a chemical that would kill the bacteria. Fleming continued to research and eventually published his findings, labeling the substance "Penicillin"

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At the New York City National Automobile Show in 1913, the first ever fully enclosed US automobile the Hudson Model 54 was unveiled. This advancement was beyond mindblowing to patrons as before, all automobiles left occupants fully at the mercy of the weather or, in the best case scenario, protected by a flimsy convertible top

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On October 6, 1927, Warner Bros Productions released "The Jazz Singer", the first-ever feature-length film to include cinematic sound synchronized with on-screen scenes. Although scenes with sound were brief and few and far between, simply hearing the voices and sounds of the actors and scenes was a whole new world for audiences.

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On January 7th, 1927, the first-ever transatlantic phone call occurred between AT&T president Walter S. Gifford and the Head of the British General Post Office, Sir Evelyn P. Murray. The call was not transmitted by wire, as was typical at the time, but instead by radio waves, which was almost unheard of at the time. The call ushered in a new generation of communication and the wave of the telephone had officially begun, to the dismay of telephone operators.