Criminals and corrupt public officials.
Prohibition made organized criminals rich and also profited the many corrupted public officials.
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The prohibition caused many Detroit police to become dishonest. The crime lords who profited from alcohol often paid off pilicemen to make fake arrests
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Prohibition was difficult to police because of widespread public disregard for the law, which led to underground speakeasies and illegal alcohol production. Organized crime syndicates also profited from bootlegging and smuggling operations, making it challenging for law enforcement to effectively enforce the ban on alcohol.
Two prominent groups that fought against Prohibition were the Anheuser-Busch brewery and various women's organizations, notably the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform (WONPR). Anheuser-Busch and other breweries opposed Prohibition as it threatened their businesses and livelihoods. Meanwhile, women's groups argued that Prohibition had led to increased crime and corruption, and they sought to highlight the negative impacts of the law on society. Together, these groups played significant roles in advocating for the repeal of Prohibition.
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People selling goods to the miners profited most from the gold rush since they sold it for a high price.
After Prohibition ended in 1933, various groups and individuals profited significantly, particularly breweries and distilleries that had been forced to shut down during the dry era. Major companies like Anheuser-Busch and Miller revitalized their businesses and expanded their market presence. Additionally, bars, restaurants, and speakeasies that had operated illegally during Prohibition transitioned into legitimate establishments, leading to a boom in the hospitality industry. The government also benefited through tax revenues generated from the newly legal alcohol industry.
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.
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