Prohibition

Worksheet Description

This Grade 11 worksheet asks students to immerse themselves in the era of Prohibition in the United States by writing a paper titled “A Day in the Life of a Bootlegger.” The students are required to research and describe various aspects of a bootlegger’s life, including their location, activities related to the making, selling, and distribution of illegal alcohol, methods of keeping their operations secret, customer interactions, and run-ins with law enforcement. The paper should reflect a detailed and historically accurate account, incorporating creative elements to enhance the realism of the narrative, and must be supported by at least three credible sources cited in a bibliography.

The worksheet is crafted to teach students about the socio-historical context of Prohibition, the implications of the 18th Amendment, and its impact on American society. By adopting the perspective of a bootlegger, students develop empathy and understanding for people living in different times and circumstances. The assignment enhances research skills by requiring credible sourcing and citation. It also fosters creative writing abilities, as students must weave factual information into a compelling narrative that fits within the historical framework of the time.