Prohibition began and ended in what years?

Prohibition was a period of nearly 14 years of U.S. history (1920 to 1933) in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor was made illegal. It was a time characterized by speakeasies, glamour, and gangsters and a period of time in which even the average citizen broke the law. Interestingly, Prohibition, sometimes referred to as the "Noble Experiment," led to the first and only time an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was repealed.

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William Laughlin

Prohibition, a "Failed Experiment", made it possible for organized crime to prosper in the USA.

Bob Blumrick

Funny - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition) was repealed by ANOTHER amendment (#21).

Bob Blumrick

Ed Taber, I remember my dad commenting on how he remembered "when pot was legal and whiskey was not."

Wyla Reedy

It's all about the money. The Government finally figured out they would make more money on taxes plus eliminating a department.

Stuart Depew

Little has been said regarding the reason and support for the passage of the amendment which was an impressive feat. Who would venture some of the reasons?

Satish Chandran

In India, two states,Gujarat and Bihar follow prohibituon.

Dennis Lane

LunaAtlas, as with any multiple choice question, we use our general knowledge to pick the best answer from the alternatives. Knowing that Quizz Club tends to be USA centric, use that knowledge when selecting the answer.

larrywagner

tesla alset, Good job Tesla.

Richard G Schwartz

Good question.

Ed Taber

Prohibition worked so well the US declared war on Pot. Here in Arkansas the voters legalized 'medical marijuana' 2 and a half years ago but the governor used to be a junior G-man and he and the bible thumpers have stalled till now.