Web+Quest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

​ The roaring 1920's changed the face of America. Individuals began migrating from the rural areas to urban cities. Americans in the 1920's were caught between rural and urban cultures. Americans were torn between the norm of small town, safe, hard work, and strict morals against a big city that was full of quick money, fast talkers, easy pleasures,and big anonymous crowds. As this became an issue for many Americans; which lifestyle to choose. This issue of the manufactoring and distribution of alcohol arose as a moral issue for many Americans. This led to the passing of the **18th Amendment** that launched an era known as **Prohibition.

Assignment: Answer the following questions by researching the information on the links listed below.

1. Describe the pros and cons of each position. Decide which position you agree with and explain why? If there are others factors that helped you formulate your opinion please include those factors in your argument.

2. If you had been able to vote for the 18th Amendment, would you have voted for or against it? Explain.

3. Governing moral issues is very controversal. Give some present day examples to support this statement.

After thoroughly answer the questions you will be put into two groups. One group will be for Prohibition and the other group will be against it.

The class will have a debate on Prohibition.

Remember to answer the questions thoroughly and accuratly. Have lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!**

www.**digitalhistory**.uh.edu/modules/**1920s**/index.cfm
 * Backgroung information on the 1920's**

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 * Part I: Research the 18th Amendment**

Prohibition Speakeasy Bootlegger
 * Part II: Define**

[] http://[|www.1920-30.com/]