Prohibition (jan 1, 1920 – jan 1, 1933)
Description:
Cause:1. various religious organizations
2. less alcohol consumption would decrease the amount of crime and spousal abuse
Effect:
1. a rise in organized crime associated with the illegal production and sale of alcohol
2. an increase in smuggling
3. a decline in tax revenue
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1920
jan 1, 1933
~ 13 years