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what was one consequence of prohibition in the united states?

a. progressives who helped pass it began to oppose it.
b. domestic violence and political corruption began to decrease.
c. immigration to the united states increased rapidly.
d. the nations first organized crime networks were created.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of Prohibition

Using the Eighteenth Amendment and Temperance Movement knowledge points
Prohibition was established by the Eighteenth Amendment in 1919, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors. While intended to reduce social ills, it led to widespread illegal production and smuggling (bootlegging).

Evaluate the options based on historical evidence

• Option A: While some individuals changed their minds, it is not the primary, widely recognized systemic consequence of Prohibition.
• Option B: Political corruption actually increased significantly due to bribes paid to police and politicians by bootleggers.
• Option C: Immigration rates were governed by post-WWI quota laws (like the Emergency Quota Act of 1921), not Prohibition.
• Option D: The massive, highly lucrative illegal market for alcohol directly fueled the rise of powerful, structured national organized crime syndicates (such as Al Capone's Chicago Outfit) to control distribution.

Answer:

• (A) Progressives who helped pass it began to oppose it.
• (B) Domestic violence and political corruption began to decrease.
• (C) Immigration to the United States increased rapidly.
• (D) The nation's first organized crime networks were created. (Correct answer)