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American Life in the Great Depression — Unit test

Question 12 • AVAHS 26-27 CCPS SS US History Gr 11 (45.0810000) YL IC (Fall)

Which best describes an unintended consequence of Prohibition?

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

Explanation

Prohibition banned the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, but alcohol could still be prescribed for certain medical uses. This loophole led to an increase in “medicinal alcohol,” making it an unintended consequence. The other choices describe outcomes that were not the key effect of this exception.

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