The Rise and Fall of Prohibition (Topic 4.6)

Multiple Choice

Those who brewed illegal liquor or “moonshine” at secret liquor stills out in the woods had to be careful not to be discovered.  One way that we know was used to hide one´s footprints leading into the woods was what?

• A.Tying a branch to your belt and letting it drag behind you, covering   your footprints.

• B. Wearing shoes with cow hooves attached to the bottom.

• C. Tying a series of ropes to trees so you could swing from rope to rope without walking on the ground.

• D. Riding a horse to your secret still location.

Multiple Choice

One of the most famous speakeasies in New York was the club named “21” and it took a different approach to avoiding getting shut down.  What was it?

• A. Blackmailing the police commissioner of New York.

• B. Serving fake alcohol to customers without them realizing it.

• C.  Creating a small, fake speakeasy that could be easily found by police but concealing the real, larger speakeasy in the building next door.

• D.  Installing a clever system that would immediately destroy all the alcohol the moment the police or FBI showed up. location.

Multiple Choice

Two of the most famous law enforcement agents battling illegal liquor were Izzy Einstein and Moe Smith.  They were known for getting quick results by using a variety of creative methods and disguises.  Which of the following was NOT a successful tactic they used?

• A. Izzy showed his badge and asked for a drink for a hard working law enforcement agent.

• B. In the middle of winter, Izzy drenched himself with cold water.  Then, they went into a speakeasy where Moe urged the bartender to quickly give Izzy a drink before he froze to death. 

• C.  Moe accused the bartender of being an undercover police officer and to prove he wasn't, he'd have to serve them an illegal drink.

• D.  They showed up muddy and in football uniforms, asking for a drink now that their football season was over.