US Prohibition – Nation of Drunkards

Lesson Snapshot

• Alcohol was a part of the American character from the early colonial times.
• European customs brought alcohol over to North America and along with it a double standard of drinking and masculinity.”Having a drink” became integrated into almost every American activity:
• Having a drink to steady one’s nerves;
• Buying someone a drink to get to know them better;
• Having a drink to warm up;
• Making a toast to celebrate a special occasion;
• Drinking when depressed… all sorts of reasons to consume alcohol.

Powerpoint Lesson Plan:

• Aimed at Students studying across UK Year 7,8 & 9 or equivalent
• Premium resource
• Use as you wish in the classroom or home environment
• Structured powerpoint presentation and challenging tasks.
• Complete lesson plan on the introduction of prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United states.