prohibition era (Meaning)
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prohibition era (n)
the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States by a constitutional amendment
Synonyms & Antonyms of prohibition era
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prohibition era Sentence Examples
- The Prohibition Era in the United States lasted from 1920 to 1933.
- Speakeasies flourished during the Prohibition Era as illegal venues for drinking alcohol.
- Organized crime syndicates gained significant power and wealth during the Prohibition Era by supplying bootleg alcohol.
- Many people turned to homebrewing or purchasing alcohol from underground sources during the Prohibition Era.
- The Prohibition Era saw the rise of notorious gangsters like Al Capone.
- The Prohibition Era led to increased law enforcement efforts to combat the illegal alcohol trade.
- The repeal of Prohibition in 1933 brought an end to the Prohibition Era.
- The Prohibition Era is often remembered as a time of social and cultural change in the United States.
- Despite the legal prohibition, alcohol consumption persisted in various forms throughout the Prohibition Era.
- The Prohibition Era left a lasting impact on American society, shaping attitudes toward alcohol regulation and law enforcement.
FAQs About the word prohibition era
the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States by a constitutional amendment
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Prohibition Era in the United States lasted from 1920 to 1933.
Speakeasies flourished during the Prohibition Era as illegal venues for drinking alcohol.
Organized crime syndicates gained significant power and wealth during the Prohibition Era by supplying bootleg alcohol.
Many people turned to homebrewing or purchasing alcohol from underground sources during the Prohibition Era.
