Explain what is prohibition.
Understand the Problem
The question asks for an explanation of "prohibition." This entails defining the term and potentially elaborating on its historical context, particularly in relation to the Prohibition era in the United States.
Answer
Prohibition is the act of forbidding something by law, particularly the ban on alcohol production, sale, and consumption, as seen in the U.S. from 1920 to 1933.
Prohibition refers to the act of forbidding something by law. More specifically, it refers to the ban on the production, storage, transportation, sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol. In the United States, Prohibition was in effect from 1920 to 1933.
Answer for screen readers
Prohibition refers to the act of forbidding something by law. More specifically, it refers to the ban on the production, storage, transportation, sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol. In the United States, Prohibition was in effect from 1920 to 1933.
More Information
The 18th Amendment established prohibition in the United States, and it was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
Tips
It is easy to confuse the terms temperance and prohibition. Temperance means moderation, whereas prohibition means prevention by law.
Sources
- Prohibition - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Prohibition: Years, Amendment and Definition | HISTORY - history.com
- Prohibition | Definition, History, Eighteenth Amendment, & Repeal - britannica.com
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