American Prohibition History

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What was one of the provisions of the 21st Amendment?

Legalization of alcohol transportation and use in all states without any restrictions

Repeal of the 19th Amendment

Imposition of higher taxes on alcohol

Ability for individual states to prohibit alcohol transportation and use (correct)

Why was the 18th Amendment largely considered a failure?

It led to a decrease in crime rates

It positively impacted the economy during the Great Depression

It caused high crime rates and low revenue (correct)

It resulted in an increase in tax revenue

What was a significant impact of repealing the 18th Amendment with the 21st Amendment?

High taxes on alcohol

Reduction in crime rates (correct)

Limitation on individual freedoms

Increase in illegal alcohol trade

How was the enforcement of the 18th Amendment perceived by many citizens?

Impractical and infringing personal freedoms Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment?

21st Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Why did working-class men and families support the 21st Amendment?

To regain lost personal liberties and generate revenue Signup and view all the answers

What would individual states have authority to do under the 21st Amendment?

Prohibit alcohol transportation and use within their state borders Signup and view all the answers

How did the repeal of the 18th Amendment impact revenue generation during the Great Depression?

It helped generate a large portion of lost revenue Signup and view all the answers

What was a key provision of the 21st Amendment?

Allowing individual states to decide on liquor regulations Signup and view all the answers

Why was the 18th Amendment considered impractical?

Many citizens sought ways to maintain their freedoms through illegal alcohol trade Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the unintended consequences of the 18th Amendment?

Increase in crime rates Signup and view all the answers

How did the 21st Amendment aim to address the illegal alcohol trade?

By repealing the 18th Amendment to eliminate prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What major impact did the 21st Amendment have on revenue during the Great Depression?

It generated a significant portion of lost revenue Signup and view all the answers

Why did working-class men and families support the 21st Amendment?

To regain personal liberties and generate revenue Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment was directly repealed by the 21st Amendment?

18th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What was a major reason for passing the 21st Amendment?

To combat the negative consequences of prohibition Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was one of the provisions of the 21st Amendment?

Why was the 18th Amendment largely considered a failure?

What was a significant impact of repealing the 18th Amendment with the 21st Amendment?

How was the enforcement of the 18th Amendment perceived by many citizens?

Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment?

Why did working-class men and families support the 21st Amendment?

What would individual states have authority to do under the 21st Amendment?

How did the repeal of the 18th Amendment impact revenue generation during the Great Depression?

What was a key provision of the 21st Amendment?

Why was the 18th Amendment considered impractical?

What was one of the unintended consequences of the 18th Amendment?

How did the 21st Amendment aim to address the illegal alcohol trade?

What major impact did the 21st Amendment have on revenue during the Great Depression?

Why did working-class men and families support the 21st Amendment?

Which amendment was directly repealed by the 21st Amendment?

What was a major reason for passing the 21st Amendment?

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