Why Did Prohibition Change Its Mind
Prohibition: Why Did America Change Its Mind? During The 1900’s, America suffered a severe problem regarding alcoholic beverages. A majority of the population were unable to drink responsibly, therefore, had to suffer certain consequences, such as Prohibition. In 1917, twenty six states voted themselves ‘dry’, which meant that these specific states would dismiss alcohol. The ratification of the 18th Amendment banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors, a period in American history known as Prohibition. It was passed due to several reasons such as; Corruption, Domestic Abuse, Crime and unemployment had increased due to alcohol. Also, drunk and absentee workers were unacceptable, as they were seen as a nuisance in the economy. Prohibition was difficult to enforce. Bootlegging, the increase of the illegal sale of liquor, speakeasies which were illegal drinking spots, and the accompanying rise in gang violence and other crimes meant poor support for Prohibition. I believe prohibition was repealed because of the rampant crime, bad enforcement, and a drop in the economy. The first reason Prohibition was repealed because of the crime that was rampant during this time. Bootleggers sold alcohol illegally. Even racketeers were
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If alcohol were to become legal, “... the (tax) income would pay the interest on the entire local and national (debt)...” (Document E) This would mean bootleggers would disappear off the streets and the three mile limit would be deemed unnecessary. Plus, the government would be able to tax alcohol, so they would be making money. During prohibition they claimed, “(B)efore prosperity can return to this country, the budgets of local and all national governments must be balanced.” (Document E) If they were to tax liquor, this would result in $200,000,000 for purposes that would later in our history be extremely
If alcohol were to become legal, “... the (tax) income would pay the interest on the entire local and national (debt)...” (Document E) This would mean bootleggers would disappear off the streets and the three mile limit would be deemed unnecessary. Plus, the government would be able to tax alcohol, so they would be making money. During prohibition they claimed, “(B)efore prosperity can return to this country, the budgets of local and all national governments must be balanced.” (Document E) If they were to tax liquor, this would result in $200,000,000 for purposes that would later in our history be extremely