Which Factor Contributed to the Failure of Prohibition

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which factor contributed to the failure of Prohibition?

• A) It became obvious that the "noble experiment" caused serious economic problems.
• B) Enforcement of prohibition laws was lax at both the federal and state levels.
• C) Americans became disillusioned with Prohibition once they recognized that it was linked to organized crime.
• D) It was completely outside the traditional American value system.

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