Question 37 The Constitutional Amendment that when passed, called for Prohibition 18th Amendment 13th Amendment 19th Amendment

The 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919, marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States, making the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages illegal. This period, spanning from 1920 until 1933, aimed to curb the negative social effects of alcohol, but it also had the unexpected consequence of spurring organized crime and a thriving black market for liquor. Cheers to irony! Despite its initial popularity, the Amendment faced significant opposition and ultimately, the challenges of enforcement led to its repeal with the 21st Amendment. This fascinating shift in American law highlights the complexities of regulating personal behavior and the idea that outright bans can sometimes create more problems than they solve!