Question

what was a drawback of the prohibition act?
a. it led to an increase of organized crime and corruption.
b. it led to an increase in taxable income for the government.
c. it failed to increase the income for certain individuals.
d. it failed to preserve the moral identity the government was seeking.

Explanation:

The Prohibition Act (18th Amendment in the US) banned alcohol production, sale, and transportation. Option A is correct because the ban created a black market, leading to organized crime (e.g., bootlegging, gangsters like Al Capone) and corruption (bribing law enforcement). Option B is incorrect as Prohibition reduced government tax revenue from alcohol. Option C is incorrect as many profited from illegal alcohol trade. Option D is incorrect because the moral goal (reducing alcohol - related issues) was not the main drawback; the rise of organized crime and corruption was a major, well - known drawback.

Answer:

A. It led to an increase of organized crime and corruption.