The illegal production and sale of alcohol grew.
The 19th Century was a period of reform. The impulse to combat the evils of alcohol never quite died. Temperance advocates and prohibitionists continued to fight distillers and saloon owners, and people who drank. Prohibitionists pointed out that saloons were often the local headquarters of corrupt political machines. Drinking among the working classes caused death, loss of jobs, absenteeism, domestic violence, and other problems. The Women's Christian Temperance Union turned to politics and became very influential. Many progressives adopted the anti-alcohol position of the WCTU. Many politicians also favored prohibition. Prohibitionists finally convinced enough politicians that the time was right for an end to liquor as a legal drink. It would improve the morals of the nation, help end poverty, and make life healthier for all concerned. The ban on liquor did not work because you cannot legislate morals. As someone said at the time, "Everyone is in favor of prohibition, but no one wants to stop drinking." It also failed because the government could not stop the flow of illegal liquor into the country from Canada and Europe, and illegal "hooch" gave organized crime a "shot in the arm."
It created a blackmarket and its criminal underclass that provided the product the people wanted.
Prohibition created a vast illegal market for the production, trafficking and sale of alcohol.
contempt for law enforcement
Prohibition came as a result of strong pressure from various Protestant denominations and temperance groups such as the Prohibition Party and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
The enormous growth of organized crime.
Prohibition, the attempt to halt the sale and consumption of alcohol in the 1920's, was unsuccessful. Americans continued to buy and drink alcohol supplied through a wide network of organized crime.
Prohibition lasted from 1920 to 1933
prohibition focus was stopping the legality of alcohol consumption.
what is one result of prohibition during the 1920s?
There was a setback in terms of discoveries as a result of the Chemistry prohibition in the 1920's.
Prohibition came as a result of strong pressure from various Protestant denominations and temperance groups such as the Prohibition Party and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
A major result of prohibition during the 20s was an increase in gang activity.
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prohibition came as result of the depression, it forbade the sale of liquor.
gang activity .
Prohibition was repealed 18th amendment repealed
During prohibition, the consumption of alcohol continued underground, giving rise to illegal speakeasies, bootlegging, and organized crime. Eventually, the negative consequences of prohibition led to its repeal in 1933 with the 21st Amendment.
respect for laws decreased -Dave
The enormous growth of organized crime.
Prohibition was created by means of a constitutional amendment, that was enacted in 1920, largely as a result of the efforts of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. They were an effective special interest group.