Freedom In The 1900's
While America is known for being the land of the free, many times freedom has been restricted instead of promoted. One of these times was in the 1900’s, when the 18th amendment to the Constitution was passed. This amendment, called Prohibition, put a ban on drinking alcoholic beverages and restricted many Americans freedom to imbibe.
In the early 1900’s, America was experiencing a boom of immigration from Italy, Ireland, Germany, and many other European countries. While the immigrants were eager to integrate into American culture, they still clung to their own traditions. Some of the customs brought over involved much drinking, which created a boom to saloons and pubs. Because of this, many women whose lives were affected by the men guzzling
In the early 1900’s, America was experiencing a boom of immigration from Italy, Ireland, Germany, and many other European countries. While the immigrants were eager to integrate into American culture, they still clung to their own traditions. Some of the customs brought over involved much drinking, which created a boom to saloons and pubs. Because of this, many women whose lives were affected by the men guzzling