Several groups opposed prohibition, including many immigrant communities who viewed alcohol as an integral part of their cultural traditions. Additionally, some business owners and brewers, particularly those in the alcohol industry, fought against prohibition due to its direct impact on their livelihoods. Labor unions also opposed it, as they believed prohibition would lead to job losses in breweries and distilleries. Finally, certain women’s groups, like the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, argued that prohibition had led to increased crime and social issues rather than solving problems related to alcohol consumption.
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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The violence of Al Capone and other organized crime leaders reduced support for Prohibition.
The KKK is a secret organization. However, there were KKK groups in Pennsylvania is the 1920, largely because of its staunch support of National Prohibition.
President Roosevelt's platform included a plank calling for the repeal of Prohibition.
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.
members of the public
Demands from the WCTU and other womens' groups along with pressure from Protestant churches caused Prohibition.
Organized criminals, bootleggers, moonshiners, and public officials who were corrupt were among the beneficiaries of Prohibition.
The WCTU, among many other groups.
Criminals and corrupt public officials.
People didn't support it