1920's Prohibition

     In the year 1920, the selling and consuming of alcoholic beverages was made illegal under the Eighteenth Amendment. Despite that it was officially illegal to drink or sell drinks, bars still had them available by "speakeasies" and "bootlegging". Many people also still had private bars in which they provided alcohol. Because of Prohibition, the value of alcohol went up increasingly since it was now illegal. One other reason why people wanted to drink alcohol more than ever was because of the war and people wanting to forget and have a good time. "Moonshine" also became popular during this time, which was when they would make their own alcohol from their bathtubs. Even though this was very dangerous, people still drank it because it was alcohol. The Prohibition is significant in The Great Gatsby because although alcohol was illegal, it was still possible that the upper-social class was able to get a hold of them, especially during their parties.