Prohibition refers to the legal ban on manufacturing, selling, or transporting alcohol, most famously enacted in the U.S. from 1920 to 1933. It was used to curb crime, improve health, and reduce social issues. However, it primarily benefited bootleggers and organized crime, while failing to eliminate drinking and sparking widespread lawlessness.
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