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Prohibition in the Roaring Twenties & the Harlem Renaissance

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the impact of Prohibition during the Roaring Twenties and its influence on American society, focusing on key sources and historical perspectives.

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#History
#History
#Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Prohibition
#Explain the reasons for the implementation of Prohibition in the USA during the 1920s
#Compare the social and economic effects of Prohibition on American society
#Analyse how Prohibition influenced the Harlem Renaissance and cultural developments
#Outline the reasons for the eventual repeal of Prohibition in 1933

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Prohibition in the Roaring Twenties & the Harlem Renaissance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Prohibition

Source A: Government Report on Prohibition

'The Eighteenth Amendment was enacted to reduce crime, corruption, and social problems associated with alcohol consumption...' Provenance: Official government document, 1920.

1.
Explain why the US government introduced Prohibition in the 1920s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the government and critics regarding Prohibition. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Effects of Prohibition

Source B: Excerpt from a newspaper article, 1925

'The rise of speakeasies and bootlegging has transformed the city into a hub of illegal activity...' Provenance: Contemporary newspaper, 1925.

1.
Outline the social effects of Prohibition as described in Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how Prohibition affected the economy and society during the 1920s. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

The Harlem Renaissance and Prohibition

Source C: Speech by a Harlem musician, 1927

'Prohibition created a space where African American artists could express themselves freely, and the jazz scene flourished...' Provenance: Speech at a cultural event, 1927.

1.
Explain how Prohibition influenced the Harlem Renaissance. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the cultural impacts of Prohibition on African American communities and wider American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

The End of Prohibition

Source D: Government statement, 1933

'Prohibition has failed to eliminate alcohol-related issues and has fostered organized crime. It is time to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment.' Provenance: Official government statement, 1933.

1.
Explain the reasons for the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of ending Prohibition on American society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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