29. Prohibition Was Universally Supported
The myth that Prohibition enjoyed broad public support masks a reality of widespread resistance and defiance. When the 18th Amendment banned alcohol in 1920, many Americans continued to drink, giving rise to speakeasies, bootlegging, and organized crime. Law enforcement struggled to contain the illicit trade, and public opinion gradually shifted against the ban. By 1933, the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition, reflecting the nation’s overwhelming rejection of the policy and its unintended consequences.
