The problems that came with prohibition were too great, and it was overturned with the - A. 18th Amendment B. 19th Amendment C. 20th Amendment D. 21st Amendment
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which amendment was responsible for overturning prohibition in the United States, specifically referring to the issues and consequences associated with the prohibition era.
Answer
21st Amendment
The final answer is the 21st Amendment
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the 21st Amendment
More Information
The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on December 5, 1933. This was the only instance in U.S. history where a constitutional amendment was entirely repealed by another—specifically, it repealed the 18th Amendment, which had established prohibition.
Tips
A common error is to confuse the 18th Amendment, which started Prohibition, with the 21st Amendment, which repealed it.
Sources
- Constitutional Amendments – Amendment 21 – “Repeal of Prohibition” - reaganlibrary.gov
- Prohibition: Years, Amendment and Definition | HISTORY - history.com
- Prohibition (article) | 1920s America - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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