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The 18th Amendment One of the more complex periods of American history is the period of Prohibition. During this time, the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol was prohibited under the 18th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The effects of this law were as varied as the supporters of the amendment itself. Learn more about the era of Prohibition by reviewing the information provided below:
 "Trial of the Century" In 1925, the "Trial of the Century" held court in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee. The defendant in the trial was a local teacher, John Scopes, who was accused of violating a Tennessee law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in school. Though the merits of the trial centered on Scopes and his teaching, the trial itself drew attention because of the larger debate over traditional and modern values. Learn more about the Scopes Trial and its outcome by reviewing the information at the links below:
U.S. History: The Monkey Trial NPR Timeline: Remembering the Scopes Monkey Trial Photograph Citation: The Scopes Trial in July 1925 IRC, 2005. Image. Discovery Education Web. 25 April 2014. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>. 1920s Magazines
The Scopes Trial and Prohibition were key events in the publication world. Newspapers and magazines published articles expressing both sides of each issue. In preparation for your 1920s Magazine Project work, spend some time now exploring different layouts and article topics from 1920s magazines: Old Magazine Articles: Prohibition History |
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