Question

Which act of congress introduced Prohibition? [1]


i. In which year was the Prohibition Act passed? [1]


ii. When was the Prohibition Act repealed? [1]


iii. Who was president of the United States when the Prohibition Act was passed?
[1]


iv. Who was president of the United States when the Prohibition Act was repealed?
[1]


State three (3) reasons given by the Temperance Movement for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages. [2]



Explain two (2) reasons why the US government passed the prohibition amendment.
[4]



Describe the activity the word bootlegging refers to? [2]



Explain two (2) ways the Bahamas took advantage of the Prohibition Laws? [3]


“All Bahamians experienced economic prosperity as a result of Bootlegging” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss one (1) reason for your answer. [3]



“Bootlegging ushered in many positive changes for The Bahamas.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss one (1) reason for your position. [3]


“The smuggling of rum into the United States during the prohibition period did more harm than good to the Bahamian society.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain one (1) reasons for your answer. [3]



“Bootlegging was a mixed blessing for The Bahamas.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain one (1) reason for your answer. [3]



“Prohibition had a negative impact on the social and economic development of The Bahamas.” Do you agree with this statement? Discuss one (1) reason for your position. [3]

Explain how similar were the negative effects of Blockade Running and Bootlegging on The Bahamas? [3]

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 1961

THE DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961, (Act No. 28 of 1961) Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows: Short title, extent and commencement.