Prohibition (United States)

Prohibition in the United States was a period from 1920 to 1933 when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banished nationwide, established by the 18th Amendment. The movement aimed to reduce social problems associated with alcohol, such as crime and health issues. However, it led to unintended consequences, including the rise of illegal drinking venues (speakeasies) and bootlegging. Prohibition was eventually repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, ending the federal ban and allowing alcohol legal again, highlighting the challenges of enforcing such restrictive laws.