Prohibition outlawed the sale of alcohol. Speakeasies soon opened - A. to provide customers with alternatives to alcohol like soft drinks and tea B. which card games like poker flo... Prohibition outlawed the sale of alcohol. Speakeasies soon opened - A. to provide customers with alternatives to alcohol like soft drinks and tea B. which card games like poker flourished to give people a social setting after work C. and sold alcohol illegally to people who still desired to drink D. as a place where concerned citizens could report suspicious activity
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The question is asking for the purpose or reason behind the opening of speakeasies after the prohibition on alcohol sales. It is testing knowledge of historical events related to the prohibition era in the United States.
Answer
Speakeasies sold alcohol illegally to people who still desired to drink.
Speakeasies sold alcohol illegally to people who still desired to drink.
Answer for screen readers
Speakeasies sold alcohol illegally to people who still desired to drink.
More Information
During the Prohibition era (1920-1933), although the sale of alcohol was illegal, many people still desired to drink. This demand led to the rise of speakeasies, which were illegal bars where people would go to secretly purchase and consume alcohol.
Sources
- The Prohibition Era - The New York Times Upfront - upfront.scholastic.com
- Prohibition: Years, Amendment and Definition | HISTORY - history.com
- What happened to all the American pubs and bars during ... - Reddit - reddit.com
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