The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance: Prohibition Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the key events of Prohibition during the 1920s in America, encouraging students to explain, compare, and analyse historical developments.

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The Roaring Twenties & Harlem Renaissance: Prohibition Timeline & Chronology

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Prohibition Timeline & Key Events

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview

'Prohibition in the United States began with the ratification of the 18th Amendment in 1919, leading to the banning of alcohol sales, production, and transportation from 1920. This period saw significant social change, organized crime, and the rise of speakeasies.' Provenance: A summary from a history textbook, 2005.

1.
Outline the key events in the timeline of Prohibition from 1919 to 1933.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social effects of Prohibition on urban and rural communities during the 1920s.
[5 marks]
3.
Explain why Prohibition was ultimately repealed in 1933.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of Prohibition on American society and culture during the 1920s.
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary explaining the reasons for the start of Prohibition in the United States.
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the effectiveness of Prohibition enforcement in urban versus rural areas.
[5 marks]
7.
Explain how Prohibition influenced the rise of organized crime in the 1920s.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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