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It was impossible to enforce. Criminal elements took over the industry, which lead to violence and corruption. Politicians, judges and local law enforcement were easily corrupted and tended to thwart the efforts of federal law enforcement officials. Many Americans did not believe in prohibition and/or the temperance movement.
It was impossible to enforce. Criminal element took over the industry, which lead to violence and corruption. Politicians, judges and local law enforcement were easily corrupted and tended to thwart the efforts of federal law enforcement officials. Many Americans did not believe in prohibition and/or the temperance movement.
It was impossible to enforce. Criminal elements took over the industry, which lead to violence and corruption. Politicians, judges and local law enforcement were easily corrupted and tended to thwart the efforts of federal law enforcement officials. Many Americans did not believe in prohibition and/or the temperance movement.
becaus people started to bootleg the alcohol so therefore even tho it was bkanned people were still finding a way to get it
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∙ 12y agoIt was hard to enforce because there already was so much alcohol on the streets and the speakeasies(illegal drinking bars) were such a hot comidity that even the cops sometimes got involved in the illegal drinking. Medicinal use was also legal
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∙ 9y agoProhibition was so difficult to enforce because most people believed alcohol to be a relatively harmless substance. Also, it was easy to manufacture and many law enforcement agencies did not enforce the laws.
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Which of the amendments passed for progressive progressive reform was later repealed?
Prohibition of alcohol.
Which amendment repealed another amendment?
The 21st amendment, which is the repeal of prohibition, repealed the 18th amendment which was about prohibition.
What was prohibition in the 1930's?
Prohibition in the 1930's prohibited alcohol sales in the United States. Prohibition means that something is prohibited, or not allowed.
What year did Prohibition of alchol start in the US?
National Prohibition began in 1920, although many states already had imposed state-wide prohibition by this time.
Which states were not affected by prohibition in the 1920s?
All US states were affected by National Prohibition.
Why was it so difficult to enforce prohibition?
Because it attempted to enforce an unpopular law.
Why was it difficult to enforce the laws governing prohibition?
Because only a minority of the population supported Prohibition.
All the reasons why was it difficult to enforce the laws governing Prohibition were what?
Most people came to oppose Prohibition and disobeyed it.
What made it difficult to enforce prohibition?
Tens of millions of US citizens wanted to enjoy alcoholic beverages.
Which generalization can be best drawn from the experiment with national prohibition?
social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce
Why was it difficult enforcing laws governing prohibition?
It proved to be impossible to enforce prohibition effectively because so many people wanted to drink alcoholic beverages.
What is the most valid generalization to be drawn from the study of Prohibition in the US?
# Social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce
Was the federal government able to enforce prohibition?
Neither the federal nor state governments were able to enforce prohibition effectively.
Why was is difficult to enforce laws governing prohibition?
Because the law was so unpopular, even among people who choose not to drink alcohol.
What was passed to enforce prohibition?
the 18th amendment
What law was passed to enforce prohibition?
It was the Volstead Act.
What are some of the reasons Prohibition was repealed and What does the failure of Prohibition say about the difficulty of regulating drug use and moral behavior in general?
Prohibition was repealed because it didn't stop people from drinking but caused numerous serious problems. It shows that it's difficult to enforce an unpopular law.
