Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: The Enforcement of Prohibition

The Enforcement of Prohibition

Professor Lisa Andersen discussed the difficulty that the United States and law enforcement had in enforcing prohibition.

Description

Professor Lisa Andersen discussed the difficulty that the United States and law enforcement had in enforcing prohibition.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the difficulty in enforcing Prohibition at the federal and local levels.
  • Describe the role of law enforcement officials and public officials in the lack of enforcement of Prohibition.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • 18th Amendment
    • Concurrent Enforcement Clause
    • Nullification
    • Prohibition
    • Volstead Act

    Topics

    U.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School