THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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Question
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One negative impact of prohibition was that
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many people broke the law
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the Klu Klux Klan gained power
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a quota system was placed on immigration
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fear of communists and anarchy grew
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prohibition was enacted to protect individuals and families from the “scourge of drunkenness.” However, it had unintended consequences including: a rise in organized crime associated with the illegal production and sale of alcohol, an increase in smuggling, and a decline in tax revenue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The closing of breweries, distilleries and saloons led to the elimination of thousands of jobs, and in turn thousands more jobs were eliminated for barrel makers, truckers, waiters, and other related trades. The unintended economic consequences of Prohibition didn’t stop there.
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