Uncorking the 21st Amendment: Repealing Prohibition

Dive into the fascinating story of the 21st Amendment with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet!
This informative resource explores the rise and fall of Prohibition, the motivations behind the 21st Amendment, and its lasting impact on American federalism.

What's Included:

• Captivating Text: Examines the social and political climate that led to Prohibition, the unintended consequences of the 18th Amendment, and the push for repeal.
• Primary Source Spotlight: Students analyze an excerpt from a historical document, fostering critical thinking and analysis of historical context.
• Assessment Variety: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess understanding and encourage analysis.
• Detailed Answer Key: Saves you time and ensures accurate grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the historical context surrounding the passage and repeal of Prohibition.
• Explain the goals of the 18th Amendment and the challenges of enforcing it.
• Evaluate the reasons behind the public's shifting opinion on Prohibition.
• Analyze the significance of the 21st Amendment and its impact on federalism.
• Develop critical thinking skills through primary source analysis.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of text.
• RI.6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and analyze its development.
• RI.6.3 - Analyze how a particular sentence contributes to the overall meaning of the paragraph.
• RI.6.6 - Explain how an author uses reason and evidence to support a point of view.

Content:
This worksheet goes beyond memorization by prompting students to grapple with essential questions like:

• Why was Prohibition enacted in the early 20th century?
• What were the unintended consequences of the 18th Amendment?
• How did public opinion on Prohibition change over time?
• In what way did the 21st Amendment impact the balance of power between federal and state governments?

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