Question

this diagram highlights a social issue during the 1920s and 1930s. alcohol is banned in the united states. speakeasies illegally sell alcohol. which sentence best completes this cause - and - effect diagram? a. gangs increase in both wealth and power. b. domestic violence reaches an all - time high. c. bars and saloons go out of business. d. the drug enforcement administration is established.

Explanation:

During Prohibition in the US, speakeasies illegally sold alcohol. Gangs often controlled these speakeasies, leading to an increase in their wealth and power through illegal alcohol - related activities. There is no clear link between speakeasies and a peak in domestic violence. Bars and saloons going out of business was an earlier effect of the alcohol ban, not a result of speakeasies. The Drug Enforcement Administration was established much later for drug - related issues, not related to Prohibition.

Answer:

A. Gangs increase in both wealth and power.