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Prohibition in the United States
1920-1933
Poverty, crime, and domestic violence.
Some believed these were caused by societal flaws, while others pointed to alcohol as the root of all evil. With the turn of the century, this belief gathered enough traction to result in the passage of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act, which prohibited the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol throughout the country. Widespread defiance caused law and order to collapse, organized crime to thrive, and cities became theatres of conflict between law enforcement and bootleggers. The utopian sober America was replaced by a landscape of violence, corruption, and an ever-growing black market that threatened the trust and stability of the nation.
Note from the Director
CSMUN II, Electric Boogaloo? Another year, another crisis, I am thrilled to yet again serve as your director for this year's premier crisis committee. My name is Deren, and I am a junior at Crescent School. Alongside my duty as Director of this committee, I also serve as the Vice President for our club's executive. Along my MUN journey, I have found that crisis committees allow for the most freedom and creativity, which often leads to the most dynamic and engaging experiences. Even when navigating the clandestine world of the Prohibition era, I believe it is essential to maintain our diplomatic composure and good spirits, especially when our narrative takes unexpected turns…
I look forward to a thrilling conference and am eager to see how every delegate will ensure that your respective characters thrive (and hopefully survive), throughout the conference.
Sincerely,
Deren Terzioglu
Director, Prohibition in the United States
derenterzioglu@crescentschool.org
Crescent School Model United Nations 2024
The Dais
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