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The prohibition of alcohol was not supported by most Americans in the 1920's.
Many Americans were Constitutionalists, libertarians, supporters of states' rights, opposed Federal intrusion into the personal lives of individuals, supporters of individual freedom, and/or believed that Prohibition would fail to work and be an expensive social engineering experiment.
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President Roosevelt's platform included a plank calling for the repeal of Prohibition.
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The prohibition of alcohol was not supported by most Americans in the 1920's.
Many Americans were Constitutionalists, libertarians, supporters of states' rights, opposed Federal intrusion into the personal lives of individuals, supporters of individual freedom, and/or believed that Prohibition would fail to work and be an expensive social engineering experiment.
Many Americans were Constitutionalists, libertarians, supporters of states' rights, opposed Federal intrusion into the personal lives of individuals, supporters of individual freedom, and/or believed that Prohibition would fail to work and be an expensive social engineering experiment.
The views of Americans about National Prohibition changed over time from generally favorable to generally negative. By the time of repeal, about 75% of voters opposed Prohibition.
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The violence of Al Capone and other organized crime leaders reduced support for Prohibition.
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President Roosevelt's platform included a plank calling for the repeal of Prohibition.
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Rural Americans and small town residents were the staunchest supporters of Prohibition.
People didn't support it