Prohibition

Progressive Era reform was intended to build a better society. In this lesson, students will explore what prohibition is, how it came about and the reason why some people agree/disagree with prohibition.

Weblink address (URL): 
Prohibition
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Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

In the course of the lesson, students will:

  • Identify the 5 W’s of prohibition (who, where, when, why, and how.)
  • Conduct a friendly prohibition experiment.
  • Analyze primary sources from the period of prohibition in the U.S .
  • Formulate experiences based about prohibition from the activities.
Essential and guiding questions: 
  • What role did the Prohibition play in society in American and Tennessee during the early 20th century?
  • What do prohibitionists believe? Who are some people who might have beenprohibitionists?

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials Needed:

  • Tennessee State Library & Archives exhibit, The Saloon & Anarchy: Prohibition in Tennessee
  • Tools for Educators
  • Art Material (paper, crayons, markers, etc.)
  • Primary Sources from the website