1920’s
The 1920’s was the time of Prohibition, which means a prohibition of alcohol, that were considered intoxicating drinks. The manufacturers were closed as well as many bars, pubs or saloons. But the liquor trade went underground making ‘bathtube’ gin or similar products at home. It was quite easy to make and it was possible to drink it right away, which made it easy for distribution of the drink.
Who was Al “scarface” Capone and what did he do?
Such illegal operations as making and selling alcohol in the city was controlled and protected by well-known criminal figures. For example, in Chicago it was Al Capone. He was a ...
