Why did Prohibition fail?During the Depression, the economy in America was a real mess. The new president, F.D. Roosevelt tried to solve this economic problem by raising money for the federal government from alcoholic taxes and tariffs. The government worried about Prohibition as the law increased crime rates and also made gangsters came to power. Illegal liquors were sold in higher prize and the American drinkers were desired for alcohol. Saloons were closed but more speakeasies opened. The women suffered even more from their husbands, who spent more money in the speakeasies. And there were lots more troubles created. By the troubles, it looked as if there was no Prohibition, America could be even more peaceful. |
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