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This is a very comprehensive discussion of Prohibition, the reasons supporters pushed for it, the problems with enforcement, and its failure. Read about anti-German sentiment as a reason for Prohibition, the increase in organized crime because of it, and its dubious public health benefits.
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- Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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