Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Social Science Practice Test

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What was a significant net result of the Eighteenth Amendment in the United States?

  1. Increased government regulation of alcohol

  2. Prohibition created major organized-crime activity

  3. Alcohol consumption decreased significantly

  4. Legalization of all drugs occurred

The correct answer is: Prohibition created major organized-crime activity

The Eighteenth Amendment, which established nationwide prohibition in the United States from 1920 to 1933, led to a significant increase in organized crime. This amendment aimed to eliminate alcohol consumption and its perceived societal problems, but instead, it inadvertently created a lucrative black market for alcohol. The demand for alcoholic beverages did not disappear; rather, it led to the rise of criminal organizations that produced, smuggled, and sold illegal alcohol. Notorious figures such as Al Capone emerged during this time, highlighting how prohibition fostered an underworld economy and significant gang violence. Consequently, the attempt to regulate alcohol consumption through prohibition backfired, illustrating the complexities of legislating morality and behavior through constitutional amendments.

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