The 18th Amendment

The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1919, established Prohibition, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. It aimed to reduce crime and corruption, improve health, and strengthen families. However, rather than solving these issues, it led to an increase in illegal alcohol production and organized crime. The negative consequences prompted widespread public disapproval, and the amendment was eventually repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933. This marked the end of Prohibition, reflecting a shift in societal views on alcohol consumption.