Scofflaw

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Ken Burns Prohibition Boston Herald 18th Amendment 1924 Scofflaw slang vernacular American vernacular English vernacular Ken Burns America WETA
Subjects
History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Scofflaw

In 1924, the Boston Herald held a contest for a word that captured the nation's hypocrisy over Prohibition.

Learning Objective:

  • Students will understand what scofflaws are and determine if there are still scofflaws in effect today.

About the Author:

Eden McCauslin is a Social Studies and English teacher in Chicago Public Schools. Eden previously taught in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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