This simulation will help students understand how the people of the United States felt about prohibition.  Some agreed with the ban, however many felt it was unfair and unnecessary. As the ban on the manufacture and sale of liquor continued, the United States fell into economic distress, and many people became desperate.  Many previously law abiding citizens turned to illegal activities to make money and obtain the banned substance.  Students may also turn to “bootlegging” lunch desserts in protest against the dessert ban. The follow up lesson occurs the same week as the Prohibition Simulation, the week long dessert ban. Students will be exploring primary sources and information about Prohibition. Technology is involved and will be very motivating for students. The content chosen shows both sides of the Prohibition debate, the pros and the cons.  It also shows how Prohibition may have been a good idea, but would never have worked in actuality. At the end of each day will be discussion and debriefing time. Students will begin making connections between the content they are learning about Prohibition and the Dessert Ban that has been implemented in the school.