Moral-free America didn't happen overnight. The Great Depression was a time in American history where citizens had to fight to survive the hard times--and this often meant breaking the law. Making and distributing moonshine--a dangerous homemade brew of alcohol--was one way to try and survive. But these adults did little to hide their illegal lifestyle from their children, often even glorifying their illicit activities and relishing in their own alcoholism. A time also marred by prejudice and racism, this bitter atmosphere helped shape the younger generation of the early twentieth century....

Moral-free America didn't happen overnight. The Great Depression was a time in American history where citizens had to fight to survive the hard times--and this often meant breaking the law. Making and distributing moonshine--a dangerous homemade brew of alcohol--was one way to try and survive. But these adults did little to hide their illegal lifestyle from their children, often even glorifying their illicit activities and relishing in their own alcoholism. A time also marred by prejudice and racism, this bitter atmosphere helped shape the younger generation of the early twentieth century....