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St Stephen's School acknowledges the contribution of

Mrs Dee Cunninghame,

the original creator of this guide.

18th Amendment - (to the US Constitution) = banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors - ratified 16 Jan 1919

21st Amendment - (to the US Constitution) = repealed (cancelled) the 18th - ratified on 5 Dec 1933

BOOTLEGGING =  illegal production and sale of liquor

SPEAKEASIES = Illegal drinking spots = stores or nightclubs selling alcohol

MOONSHINE/BATH GIN = Illegal alcohol

AL CAPONE = Famous Chicago Mafia boss