Impact of Prohibition in the 1920s

Medium Period 7: 1890–1945 Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties was a period defined by dramatic shifts in culture, politics, and society in the United States. The introduction of new technologies, such as the automobile and radio, profoundly influenced American life. Prohibition, enacted by the 18th Amendment, led to the rise of underground speakeasies and organized crime. Meanwhile, women gained new freedoms, epitomized by the flapper lifestyle, and the country witnessed a surge in consumerism.

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of Prohibition during the 1920s?

An increase in organized criminal activities related to the production and distribution of illegal alcohol.

A significant decline in the production and consumption of alcohol in American society.

A widespread resurgence of traditional values and the revival of temperance movements.

The establishment of government-funded social programs to support those affected by the ban on alcohol.

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