Prohibition Terms

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on the specialized vocabulary connected to Prohibition during the Roaring Twenties. Students identify terms such as speakeasy, bootleg, Volstead Act, moonshine, government agent, and other words associated with the nationwide ban on alcohol. Matching definitions to the correct vocabulary helps students understand one of the defining events of the decade.

Learning these terms gives students a clearer picture of how Prohibition affected everyday life, law enforcement, organized crime, and American culture. The activity strengthens historical understanding while expanding academic vocabulary related to this important period.

This worksheet is part of our Roaring 20s vocabulary worksheet collection.