Alcohol Abuse in America: History Homework!!! Please Help Mee Soon?
Question by Nicole: History Homework!!! please help mee soon?
what are some possible problems that the 18th amendment could solve and then,, what are some disagreements or problems that people have had with this amendment,,,
please help me asap!!!!
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Answer by Christal J
Five Major Problems:
Prohibiton was nearly impossible to enforce.
Serious crimes, such as homicides, assault, and battery, increased nearly 13 percent, while other crimes involving victims increased 9 percent.
Organized crime (gangsters) developed in major cities and bootlegging increased.
Deaths from poisoned liquor rose from 1,064 in 1920 to 4,154 in 1925.
Prohibition did not reduce alcohol consumption. It actually increased during the time it was in force.
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