One of the negative effects of the 18th Amendment (prohibition) was that - A. people became less social and there was an increase in cases of depression B. organized crime grew bec... One of the negative effects of the 18th Amendment (prohibition) was that - A. people became less social and there was an increase in cases of depression B. organized crime grew because people were willing to pay lots of money to still drink alcohol C. the F.B.I. was created to spy on government officials who still bought alcohol D. people often acted violently because they were upset with the new law
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the negative effects of the 18th Amendment, specifically relating to prohibition. It's seeking to identify which of the provided options accurately reflects one of those effects.
Answer
Organized crime grew because people were willing to pay lots of money to still drink alcohol.
Organized crime grew because people were willing to pay lots of money to still drink alcohol.
Answer for screen readers
Organized crime grew because people were willing to pay lots of money to still drink alcohol.
More Information
The 18th Amendment, known as Prohibition, led to unintended consequences including the rise of organized crime as illegal activities like bootlegging became lucrative businesses.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that Prohibition led to the creation of the F.B.I. or that it resulted directly in people being less social or more violent.
Sources
- Prohibition: Years, Amendment and Definition | HISTORY - history.com
- Alcohol Prohibition Was a Failure - Cato Institute - cato.org
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