"The business of America is business."

- President Calvin Coolidge

Read:

In this assignment you will explore the significant laws and trials that shaped the politics and culture of the 1920's.

  • What was Prohibition?
  • What is a suffragist?
  • Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
  • Why was the Scopes Trial called the "Monkey" Trial?

By the end of your study you will know the answer to these and other questions.

         Research:

Visit Ohio State University to learn about Prohibition. You will see a table of contents of topics on Prohibition. Click on and read the information titled: "Why was there Prohibition in the United States?"

Respond:

Complete the Laws and Trials 1920's Worksheet (attached below)

Go to the next page to submit the worksheet.