Which of these statements about the Prohibition Era are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Prohibition did not stop people from drinking: many obtained alcohol illegally at speakeasies, and organized crime and corruption grew as illegal alcohol became profitable. Homicide rates also rose during the era. So “Corruption and crime increased greatly,” “Many Americans opened speakeasies to sell alcohol illegally,” and “Prohibition led to higher homicide rates” are true; Americans did not all follow the laws, and alcohol was still available illegally.

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