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The History of Prohibition in the United States
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period of nearly 14 years of U.S. history (1920 to 1933) in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor were made illegal. blamed alcohol for many of society's ills, especially crime and murder. People needed jobs. The government needed money. Making alcohol legal again wo
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- period of nearly 14 years of U.S. history (1920 to 1933) in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor were made illegal.
- blamed alcohol for many of society's ills, especially crime and murder.
- People needed jobs. The government needed money. Making alcohol legal again would open up many new jobs for citizens and additional sales taxes for the government.
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