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Why was prohibiton passed?

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The leaders of the country mistakenly thought crime would go down. Instead it created more crime.

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How did prohibiton end?

The 21st Amendment was passed allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol.


What did the prohibiton ban?

Alcohol


What was the year of the prohibiton amendment ratified?

1919


What was the group called that prohibiton benefited most?

The blacks


What were some of the unintended consequences of Prohibiton?

Criminals start to be good people.


Was prohibiton bad or good?

Prohibition is a bad charge to get against you. This charge can get you some jail time.


Who is John Brown Hammond?

believed in and used violent action to try to bring about alcohol prohibiton in the United States.


Explain How did organized crime developed as a result of prohibiton and eighteenth amendment?

they led to a shape decline in average wages.


What kinds of prohibiton's was there?

There have been several kinds of prohibitions throughout history. Anything that isn't allowed is 'prohibited' and it can be said there is a 'prohibition' against that item or behavior.


Why was prohibiton repealed?

Prohibition was repealed because the vast majority (about three of every four) became convinced that Prohibition not only failed to stop people from drinking but that it created many serious problems itself.


You live in Oregon and had your record expunged Can you buy a hand gun and not be red flagged during the waiting period trying to purchase one?

Yes you can. ORS 266.170 In Oregon an expungement in relief from prohibiton of gun rights.


What does the card prohibiton do in Yu-Gi-Oh gx?

When you activate this card, declare 1 card name. Cards with that name and their effects cannot be used. Cards on the field before this card was activated are not affected (including face-down cards).