Prohibition Powerpoint - LS Home Page

Movement toRepeal the 18 thAmendment• Many supporters of Prohibition came to favor its repeal because:– It stimulated too much illegal activity– It did not seem to be worth the social, economic and political costs– The closing of breweries, distilleries and saloons led to the elimination ofthousands of jobs.– Prohibition led to unintended consequences such as declining profits inrestaurants, theaters, and other entertainment industries.– In NY, almost 75% of the state’s revenue was derived from liquor taxes.– Prohibition cost the federal govt. a total of $11 billion in lost tax revenue, andcost over $300 million to enforce.