Question

reynard, jamel ush soc st trad asst 1 freedom prep tn 2025-2026 this chart lists some of the economic effects of the 18th amendment. economic effects of the 18th amendment - the federal government lost $11 billion in tax revenue. - the bootleg market earned $3.6 billion in 1926. - doctors received $40 million in medicinal whiskey prescriptions. which statement best explains the economic impact the 18th amendment had on the united states? o there was an increase in tobacco sales across the country, which helped stimulate the economy. o the government took a laissez - faire approach to the sale of prohibited products, which hurt the country financially. o there were unintended consequences from the ratification of the amendment that limited the growth of the nation. o the economy prospered due to a decrease in revenue being spent on law enforcement.

Explanation:

The 18th Amendment led to prohibition of alcohol in the US. Loss of tax revenue, growth of bootlegging and medical whiskey prescriptions are unintended economic consequences. Options about tobacco sales, laissez - faire approach, and law - enforcement revenue decrease are not related to the given economic effects in the chart.

Answer:

There were unintended consequences from the ratification of the amendment that limited the growth of the nation.