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Question 9 • US History Studies Since 1877

Which best describes an unintended consequence of Prohibition?

Answer
A
an increase in “medicinal alcohol”
B
a decrease in violent crime
C
an increase in chronic illness
D
a decrease in immoral behavior

Explanation

Prohibition banned the production and sale of alcoholic drinks, but alcohol could still be prescribed for certain medical uses. This loophole led to an increase in “medicinal alcohol,” making C the best description of an unintended consequence.

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