This engaging card sort activity helps students explore the key factors that led to the failure of Prohibition in the United States. Designed for Grades 9–12 U.S. History classes, it encourages students to think critically about the political, social, and cultural challenges of the 1920s.
Students work collaboratively to categorize 22 statements under four main themes: corruption, organized crime, lack of public support, and poor enforcement. Through discussion and analysis, they develop a deeper understanding of how these factors combined to undermine the “noble experiment.”
Ideal for use within a Roaring Twenties or Interwar America unit, this activity works well as an introduction, review, or consolidation task. The resource includes an editable Microsoft Word version for easy adaptation to different ability levels and classroom contexts, as well as a ready-to-print PDF for quick use.
Flexible, interactive, and classroom-tested, this activity consistently engages students and supports meaningful learning about one of the most compelling periods in U.S. history…
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Why did prohibition fail?
Know: What were the key factors that account for the failure of prohibition?
Understand: what roles corruption, organised crime, poor enforcement and lack of support play it ins failure?
Evaluate: which factor was the most important in explaining why prohibition failed?
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Can You Identify - what factors led to the failure of prohibition
Can You Describe - What factors led to the failure of prohibition
Can You Evaluate - Which which factors were the most significant?
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