Prohibition In The 1920's
The 18th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of liquor known as Prohibition. The result of a widespread temperance movement during the 20th century, Prohibition was difficult to enforce and people would go through extreme lengths just to get their hands on alcohol. The illegal production and sale of liquor, the proliferation of speakeasies, and the rise in gang violence and other crimes went way up. This led to waning support for Prohibition at the end of the 1920’s.
Both federal, and local government struggled to enforce Prohibition. The enforcement of alcohol was initially assigned to the IRS, and was later transferred to the Justice Department. In general, Prohibition was enforced much more
Both federal, and local government struggled to enforce Prohibition. The enforcement of alcohol was initially assigned to the IRS, and was later transferred to the Justice Department. In general, Prohibition was enforced much more